jump-out
n.— «Mr. Iver Thomas said that the drug program can be solved by tough police action; however, he is not in favor of the jump-outs by the police officers. He would prefer to see a reverse sting where the customers are arrested.» —“Council Minutes” by City Council City of Asheville (Asheville, N.C.) June 8, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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