Definition

CB radio slang for a state trooper or highway patrol officer, often used as a warning to alert other drivers of law enforcement presence on the road.

Example Usage

The trucker warned, 'Smokey on the westbound at mile marker 42,' alerting others to slow down.

Origin

Derives from the distinctive campaign hats worn by many state troopers, which resemble Smokey the Bear's hat.

Fun Fact

The term became so ingrained in American culture that it was used as the title for the 1977 film 'Smokey and the Bandit,' cementing its place in popular memory.

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