Bumbailiff

/ˈbʌmˌbeɪ.lɪf/

Translation of "bumbailiff" into Russian

Noun

/ˈbʌmˌbeɪ.lɪf/

bumbailiff

bumbailiffs pl

судебный пристав

The bumbailiff came to collect the unpaid debts.

Судебный пристав пришел взыскать неоплаченные долги.

Additional translations

судебный исполнитель

Noun

/ˈbʌmˌbeɪ.lɪf/

A bailiff or sheriff's officer who is responsible for executing writs and processes, especially for the collection of debts.

The bumbailiff arrived at the debtor's house to enforce the court order.

A contemptuous or figurative term for any petty law-enforcement officer or authority figure.

The crowd jeered at the "bumbailiff" who tried to break up the protest.

Adjective

/ˈbʌmˌbeɪ.lɪf/

Relating to or characteristic of a bumbailiff; resembling the methods of a bailiff in collecting debts or enforcing orders.

Tenants complained about the landlord's bumbailiff attitude.