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curb crawler

idiom
Meaning

A prostitute's client, especially one who travels in a car to search for a prostitute.


Examples
SIMPLE

The police patrol the area to catch any curb crawler.

CONTEXTUAL

Local residents reported a suspicious curb crawler driving slowly through the neighborhood late at night.

COMPLEX

The city council implemented stricter traffic regulations in the red-light district, specifically targeting the persistent presence of the curb crawler.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    bite the curb

    To be curb stomped.

  2. 02

    curb appeal

    The visual attractiveness which a house, commercial establishment, or other real estate property has when initially seen by a prospective buyer or other person standing in front of the property "at the curb".

  3. 03

    kick to the curb

    To dismiss or reject in a humiliating manner.

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