popo
Meaning: police
Usage: Refers to the police. It's a common term used in Pidgin to refer to law enforcement officers. It is used in various contexts, from reporting a crime to warning about police presence.
"Popo coming"
"Da popo wen' stop me fo' speedin'."
"Better watch out, da popo stay around."
Origin: Likely derived from the English word "police".
What does "popo" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"popo" means "police" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to the police. It's a common term used in Pidgin to refer to law enforcement officers. It is used in various contexts, from reporting a crime to warning about police presence..
How do you pronounce "popo"?
"popo" is pronounced "POH-poh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "popo" in a sentence?
Example: "Popo coming"
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