Cheezit

/ˈtʃiːz ɪt/ interjection

An informal slang exclamation used as a warning, especially to alert someone that a police officer or authority figure is approaching.

American slang from the early 20th century, likely derived from 'cheese it' meaning to stop doing something or run away. The exact origin is uncertain, but it became popularized in American crime slang and movies.

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