Is PoPo a word for police?

But one of the most popular slang terms for the local police today is “popo”. The word has its origins in 1980s southern California, where T-shirts bearing “PO” (“police officer”) worn by cops on bicycles would, with officers riding in pairs, spell out “POPO”.
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What are slang words for police?

Sense: an officer in a law enforcement agency
  • alphabet (US, slang)
  • barney (US, slang)
  • beatsman (archaic, rare)
  • bizzie (UK, slang)
  • bluecoat (dated)
  • blue heeler (Australia, slang)
  • blue meanie (derogatory, slang)
  • bobby (UK, slang)
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What is called PoPo?

Po-po or popo, slang for a police officer.
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Who came up with PoPo?

Popo was initially envisioned by series creator Akira Toriyama as a reptilian humanoid with a chicken-like beak that had several variant designs, including one sketch with curly hair, though all of which were ultimately discarded.
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Why do they call cops Popo?

But one of the most popular slang terms for the local police today is “popo”. The word has its origins in 1980s southern California, where T-shirts bearing “PO” (“police officer”) worn by cops on bicycles would, with officers riding in pairs, spell out “POPO”.
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Is Popo a human?

Appearance. Mr. Popo takes the form of a short, plump humanoid. His distinguishing features include his markedly dark complexion, red lips, and pointy ears.
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What is Popo Italian?

Translation of "popò" in English. Noun. poop. poo.
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What does Popo mean in Latin?

Popo m (strong, genitive Popos, plural Popos) (childish) bottom, buttocks, bum synonyms ▲ Synonyms: Allerwertester, Arsch, Gesäß, Hintern, Hinterteil, Po, Podex, vier Buchstaben.
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Is Poopoo a word?

No, poopoo is not in the scrabble dictionary.
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Why is 12 a slang for police?

Police are called 12 as a slang term. According to sources, 12 comes from the police radio code “10-12,” which means that visitors are present in the area where police are going. It's similar to a warning to police that they might have company when they arrive on the scene.
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How do you say cops in British slang?

cops
  1. bobbies.
  2. [British],
  3. bulls.
  4. [slang],
  5. constables.
  6. [chiefly British],
  7. coppers,
  8. flatfeet.
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Why are police called 5 0?

The word is used mainly in East LA. A 5.0 liter Ford Mustang, which is used as a police vehicle in some areas. A This is a term from Hawaiian Five-O (as referred to in the above answered). From that point on 5-O became a term for Police officers.
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What does Popo mean in Greek?

(also po po poh) Expressing surprise, commiseration, indignation, etc. Used especially in Greek contexts.
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What is Popos race?

Popo (ミスター・ポポ, Misutā Popo) is an assistant-deity who is apparently an immortal genie who tends the grounds of Kami's Lookout. He is bound there eternally as the gardener and caretaker but he can travel anywhere in the world when the occasion calls for it, using a magic carpet for Instant Transportation.
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How is Mr. Popo so strong?

Popo was trained by a God and by every guardian of earth. From what is shown in the series, he was just a little bit weaker than Kami, which means he is stronger than Piccolo-Diamante by quiet a bit, but weaker than piccolo jr.
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What is Mr. Popo Reddit?

Popo is the caretaker of Heaven--that is, the Lookout. He is a servant of a magical and holy nature--older even than Kami.
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When was the term copper first used?

This usage of "copper" got shortened to "cop." The first documented use of the term copper for a police officer is in 1846. The Oxford English Dictionary documents this usage. Most sources report that the first documented use of the short form cop as applied to a police officer is in 1859.
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What does the slang 12 mean?

12 is a slang term for police or any law enforcement officials of uncertain origin. Possible sources include the police radio code "10-12" and the 1968 TV show Adam-12, which followed two Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers and their patrol car, "1-Adam-12."
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What does 6 up mean?

interjection. a warning that one or more law enforcement officers are near. 6 up!
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Why is it called 50?

The series' title actually was an homage to Hawaii being the 50th state of the U.S.A. Hawaii Five-O used the numerals as the fictional police division on the show. Over the year, the term came to be used as code for police in general.
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What does R and P mean in police talk?

Police abbreviation RP means Reporting party.
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What is a 10 54 police code?

10-54 Possible dead body. 10-55 Coroner's case. 10-56 Suicide. 10-56A Suicide attempt.
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