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Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear or Smokey-the-Bear or the Smokies {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon}

A policeman; a patrol car; frequently abbreviated as Smokey.

Slow down, Smokey's ahead!

A Smokey is on the move, heading east.

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mile markers

[mile markers] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Small signs along interstate highways usually bearing a number. * /The Smokey is located at 131 mile marker./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

bear in the air

[bear in the air] or [bear in the sky] {n. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A police helicopter flying overhead watching for speeders. * /Slow down, good buddy, there's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Christmas card

[Christmas card] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A speeding ticket. * /Smokey just gave a Christmas card to the eighteen wheeler we passed./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

good buddy

[good buddy] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Salutation used by truckers and automobile drivers who have CB radios. * /What's the Smokey situation, good buddy?/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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