bacon

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Slang · Informal · Vulgar

n. a rude word for the police.

n. a derogatory slang term for police officers or law enforcement collectively.

“The teenagers ran away as soon as they saw the bacon arriving.”

“In certain underground subcultures, 'the bacon' is a common, albeit disrespectful, shorthand for any visible police presence in the neighborhood.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking

n. food made from plants or other meat that is made to look and taste like pork bacon.

n. a food product designed to mimic the flavor and texture of pork bacon, often made from turkey or plant-based proteins.

“She prefers turkey bacon because it has less fat than the pork version.”

“As veganism grew in popularity, many restaurants began offering plant-based bacon made from marinated tempeh or shiitake mushrooms.”