n. When someone says five o they are referring to police. This was derived from the engine of the ford cop cars. The cars ran on 5 liter engines and had a 5.0 symbol on the side. In fact, the same symbol is used on the sides of the 5 liter ford mustangs.
by LGND May 15, 2014
by Alex March 05, 2004
n. Short for police officers. Originated from the TV show Hawaii 5-0 which was a copp show in the 1970's. Hawaii is the 50th state, hence the nickname "5-0".
by thug4life September 29, 2002
refers to police / law enforcement. From the TV show "Hawaii 5-0" about the 50th State's Police Department.
by CCC_Trinity June 03, 2005
by GuidoPosse69 February 08, 2005
The word or expression is yelled when a negro spots a policeman/vehicle which sends neighbouring negros scattering
by Sudyer February 26, 2006
A generalization of the name of the Honolulu Police (as in the old TV program "Hawaii 5-0") to refer to any police agency or generic cop(s).
by LYQUOR June 21, 2007