What does plainclothes mean?
Plainclothes means (usually of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection..
Plainclothes
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(usually of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection..
Definitions by Sense
- (usually of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection.
- Ordinary civilian clothes, rather than uniform.
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Synonyms for plainclothes
Antonyms for plainclothes
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Word Forms
- plain-clothes
- plain clothes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for plainclothes?
Common synonyms include mufti.
What is the opposite of plainclothes?
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How do you use plainclothes in a sentence?
Use plainclothes where its definition matches the intended context.
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