The structure is a compound noun borrowed from the fictional character (The Green Hornet), repurposed as a nickname for a specific type of local authority figure. It is used in Canada, especially in smaller towns and municipalities, to refer to a bylaw officer, often one who enforces local municipal regulations such as parking, noise, or property maintenance. People typically say "The green hornet gave me a ticket for my unshoveled walkway" or "Watch out, the green hornet is patrolling today." The term originated in Canadian local government and citizen slang, likely from the green uniforms or vehicles some bylaw officers use, combined with the "hornet" sting of issuing fines, but it is not so widespread.

Définition et signification de « green hornet » en anglais

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