plain clothes

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Definition of plain clothes in English English dictionary: Civilian clothes worn by someone in an occupation or organization for which a uniform might be expected, as the police or clergy; civilian clothing worn by a member of the armed forces (usually while on duty); Alternative spelling of plain clothes
plainclothes: Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection
plainclothes: Ordinary civilian clothes, rather than uniform
plain-clothes: Plain-clothes police officers wear ordinary clothes instead of a police uniform. He was arrested by plain-clothes detectives as he walked through the customs hall. in plain clothes: see plain uniformed. plain-clothes police are police who wear ordinary clothes so that they can work without being recognized
plain-clothes man: detective who dresses in regular clothing in order to disguise himself
plainclothes: {i} civilian clothing; undercover policeman
plainclothes: wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection. Usually used of police officers