General
po-po
What does po-po mean?
Street slang for the cops. Casual, mildly derogatory, and old enough now that suburban parents say it.
"Turn the music down, po-po just pulled up out front."
Origin
Widely credited to early-90s Southern California, where bicycle patrol officers wore reflective vests with 'PO' (Police Officer) on each side — two cops side by side read 'PO PO'. Cemented by West Coast hip-hop.
Frequently asked questions
What does po-po mean?
Po-po is slang for the police. It's used as a noun.
How do you use po-po in a sentence?
"Cheese it, the po-po just pulled up outside."
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