kitchen-police
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
1915–20
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| kitchen police | |
| —pl n | |
| (US) KP soldiers who have been detailed to work in the kitchen, esp as a punishment | |
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