Plain-clothes
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British pronunciation/plˈeɪnklˈəʊðz/
American pronunciation/plˈeɪnklˈoʊðz/
plainclothes

Definition & Meaning of "plain-clothes"

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(of a police officer) dressed in civilian clothes while on duty

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The detectives dressed in plain-clothes to blend in with the crowd during the undercover operation.
The plain-clothes officers quietly monitored the suspect's movements from across the street.
She was surprised when the plain-clothes officer revealed his identity and badge.
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