split-tail — ozdic

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1

A California fish (Pogonichthys macrolepidotus) of the carp family.

2

The pintail duck.

3

A woman.

I have encountered officers who believe a woman got a better assignment or somehow "got over" because of her sex. It's a shock to their egos that some "split-tail"—yes, I've had that original thrown my way—could possibly be more talented.

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I have encountered officers who believe a woman got a better assignment or somehow "got over" because of her sex. It's a shock to their egos that some "split-tail"—yes, I've had that original thrown m

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