tin star
Lawman's chest piece
A tin star is a badge worn by a sheriff or other lawman, typically star-shaped and made of cheap metal.
The term often carries a dismissive or contemptuous tone, suggesting the wearer's authority is questionable or unearned: Some tin star from a nowhere town thinks he can tell me what to do.
By extension, tin star can refer to the lawman himself, usually disparagingly.
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- badge of honorSource of earned pride
- sheriffCounty's chief officer
- lawmanEnforcement officer
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
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tin stargold star
Small achievement marker
silver star · brass · platinum · solid gold
tin starfederal marshal
Federal law enforcement officer
FBI agent · US Marshal · Texas Ranger · Wyatt Earp · Eliot Ness
tin staroutlaw
Fugitive from justice
desperado · bandit · fugitive · gunslinger · criminal mastermind
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