- 1. ACAB, or A.C.A.B. = All Coppers Are Bastards. Originated way before the punk & Oi appropriation of the abbreviation. References to it go back to the 1940s in the UK. Often as a tattoo on those who've had unpleasant dealings with the British police. > ACAB tattoo across the hands/fingers/knuckles. > Occasionally seen as tattoo on the forehead during the punk/Oi era. Source: ecdict
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