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plasticuffs

noun

plasticuffs

noun

Etymology Blend of plastic + cuffs.

1

plastic handcuffs

  • From the briefcase he took two pairs of plasticuffs, and handed them to the first — and now entirely compliant — bodyguard.2003, Chris Ryan, The Hit List, page 230:
  • As he cut through my plasticuffs with a pair of scissors, the guy I'd shared a smile with spoke to the back of my head.2004, Andy McNab, Deep Black, page 235:

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