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kitchen police

–noun Military.
1. soldiers detailed by roster or as punishment to assist in kitchen duties.
2. duty as assistant to the cooks. Abbreviation: K.P.

Origin:
1915–20
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kitchen police  
n.   Abbr. KP
  1. Enlisted military personnel assigned to work in a kitchen.

  2. Military duty assisting cooks.

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