Fuzz [fʌz]
Policeman, police.
Origin / Etymology
Fuzz is a corruption / bastardisation of the word Force [fɔ:s], which in the English language is an abbreviation of Police Force – police forces.
Examples:
Hey man, the fuzz is right around the corner.
I've been caught by the fuzz!
Meanings from the English-Bulgarian dictionary:
Fuzz [fʌz] – Fuzz, fibers. Hair like down/fuzz.
Force [fɔ:s] – force / forces.
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