A Malay slang, used by teenagers and some 'young' adults. Offensive, when used intentionally and can lead to quarrels+fights if used for insulting purposes.
1. A liar, or faker.
2. Someone lame/pathetic.
1. A liar, or faker.
2. Someone lame/pathetic.
1. "That guy is so poyo, it's so obvious he's a wannabe"
2. "He's the most obnoxious guy I've ever met, he thinks everyone revolves around him. He's so poyo."
2. "He's the most obnoxious guy I've ever met, he thinks everyone revolves around him. He's so poyo."
by Zaty December 12, 2005
Probably derived from a Spanish word "Pollos" ; (chicken), poyo is a Malay word which may have been introduced during Portuguese invasion of Malacca in late 19th century. Used by Portuguese officers to insult or mock among themselves for being "cocky", the natives may have adapted the word and still being used until today (common among teenagers) on daily basis
Meaning
Cocky, self-recognition in one's quality, self-proud in quite uneasy manner
Meaning
Cocky, self-recognition in one's quality, self-proud in quite uneasy manner
"Kau ni poyo lah!" (Malay)
"You're poyo!" (English
"Tengok lelaki tu poyo gila"(Malay)
"Look at that guy poyo as hell"(English)
"You're poyo!" (English
"Tengok lelaki tu poyo gila"(Malay)
"Look at that guy poyo as hell"(English)
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