Radio Scanner

a radio receiver that can quickly switch between two or more channels (today's scanners usally have more then 500 channels) and then stop when the frequency is active. Used by criminals and radio operators to listent to pretty much everything from the police officer asking his buddy to get him more doughnuts and your cordless phone.

"yeah man, i just got a hit on the scanner, the cops are after some black guy"

by IrishRepublicanArmy October 13, 2003

Police Scanner Perv

A citizen who listens intently to a police scanner all day and night so that he will know of all of the fires, murders, robberies, assaults, etc. that occur in his town. The PSP then gleefully informs his friends the next day of the gory details.

The PSP differs from the local policeman, fireman, or EMT with a scanner in that he has a pervy interest in listening to the scanner, not a professional interest.

Dispatcher on Scanner: We have a 10-59 on 25th and Maple; a house is burning, a trauma team and a fire control team are en route.

Police Scanner Perv: Ssh, honey. I am trying to hear the scanner. I think your mother's house may be on fire!

by Loxi July 18, 2009

a scanner darkly

A book written by Philip K. Dick, that was later turned into an animated movie of the same name. Follows the story of a undercover drug detective who ends up getting hooked on the drugs he's fighting. His sacrifice, however, uncovers the terrible truth about an agency that provides drug addicts safe-houses to get off the drug. Fantastic book and great movie. The book is better though. The story was inspired by the 1970s drug culture that Dick participated in. It's dedicated to dozens of his friends that died or were crippled by drug use.

A scanner darkly is a freaky story, makes drugs sound very unappealing.

by commiebobo September 22, 2009

Radio Scanner

A device used to see how YOUR tax dollars are being spent.

I like to listen to my Radio Scanner, so I know what is going on.

by DUDE May 8, 2003

scanning out

1. The state one finds oneself in after excessive alcohol/drugs consumption.
2. The state one finds oneself in after working to long scanning barcodes

1. You should have seen Katie at the party last night - She was totally scanning out
2. Katie can't meet us in BBs - she's worked overtime and is totally scanned out

by OG Funk April 10, 2007

scannoying

a portmanteau of scary and annoying. Something that simultaneously inspires fear and irritation.

Dating apps are so scannoying.

by scarolandscaredol May 1, 2021

Creeper's canon

Acceptable as well as unacceptable behavior for creeps can be found in the Creeper's Canon.

Little Pauly was scared his creepiness was too easily detectable so he thumbed through a copy of his uncle Willy's copy of the Creeper's Canon for some useful tips on avoiding undue suspicion.

by beansforbreakfast July 10, 2019