13 definitions by Detective Wizard
A false symptom, either a legitimate mistake, but also sometimes used deceptively by someone to trick others into believing that the person has a condition that does not really exist.
The person was trying to determine where the wood creaking noises were coming from, a clear case of a flymptom, as he was not looking around the room aimlessly as you described.
by Detective Wizard November 4, 2019
by Detective Wizard November 4, 2019
A person involved in any type of law enforcement, that intervenes, going above and beyond the normal call of when he or she observes something truly wrong about to be done, as the result of systematic failure, typically preventing an innocent person or persons from being wrongly arrested, detained, or in any way negatively affected needlessly. It typically implies that the person has taken a risk to some extent, and was later indemnified and looked upon as a true hero of society, possibly being the first to leave footprints for others to follow in similar situations.
Officer McDonald is a true herocop for preventing a travesty of justice that would have otherwise occurred if the person's residence was needlessly visited or stormed to apprehend the person that was falsely accused.
by Detective Wizard November 3, 2019
The act of limiting or completely eliminating surveillance on a particular person, either by the folks performing the surveillance, or by someone on behalf of the person under surveillance, or by the person under surveillance himself or herself. Can also refer to the act of installing light-blocking shades in one's home, to prevent nosy neighbors or peeping Tom types from peering into their windows.
I was aware of some overly curious types looking at what I was doing on my laptop, so I desnooped them by working under a wool blanket.
by Detective Wizard November 4, 2019
The act of intentionally or in rare cases unintentionally irritating another person very soon after they get out of bed in the morning. Can also refer to someone that is known to perform this action frequently.
I really like my new girlfriend, although starting out the day is difficult with her as she can be a real mornag sometimes.
by Detective Wizard November 4, 2019
Usually refers to a private investigator, but describes anyone that uses some type of sophisticated equipment to peer into an unsuspecting individual's or family's home.
When I discovered the hidden surveillance cameras in my home, I felt somewhat violated, and realized that I might have fallen victim to a peeping Rockford.
by Detective Wizard November 4, 2019
I really love that movie "Blue Thunder", and especially the coppercopter that Roy Scheider, who coincidentally played the part of the Sherrif in the movie"Jaws" flew, and looped.
by Detective Wizard November 4, 2019