feds
feds · fedses
The federal level of government, viewed as a collective group of peopleThe federal level of government, viewed as a collective group of people. Typically its law enforcement agencies and officers.
/fɛdz/
» Lukas was interrogated by the feds.
Meaning
2 senses(Australia, US, slang)The federal level of government, viewed as a collective group of people. Typically its law enforcement agencies and officers.
(Multicultural London English, US, slang)Law enforcement; cops.
Look out! Here come the Feds!
Examples
4 sentencesLukas was interrogated by the feds.
Lukas was handed over to the feds.
There's your feds.
The feds raided Tom's office.