Slang term for a policeman (usually a constable)
A policeman.
"Policeman" in English is poliziotto in Italian.
The nearest is 'Roberto', unless you mean 'bobby/policeman' = polizonte, policia
Cop, bobby, pig, copper, etc
It's an old-fashioned light-hearted name for a policeman. I haven't heard it being used for years.
"An Italian policeman" in English means un carabiniere in Italian.
Bobby Flavell - English footballer - died in 1996-01.
A Bobby is a British policeman. The London police force was founded by Robert Peel, and policemen are therefore known as Bobbies or Peelers.
Bobby is a (slang) name for a policeman. Sir Robert Peel established the modern police force in 1829. His christian name, Robert or in shortened form Bob gave rise to policemen being called 'Bobbies'. Also, from his surname, they were also called 'Peelers'
If it's Bobby as in Robert it's 'Robert' = Ro bear', or 'bear for shortIf it's bobby as in policeman it's gendearme = John dharm'ANSWER...It's gendarme.
A policeman is a policeman. However, there are several slang or colloquial terms that are sometimes used including bobby, cop, copper, old bill.
Sir Robert Peel (Robert = Bobby) started a police force in London UK. The expression is usuall British Bobby, rather than English Bobby.