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1. A meaningless word used in the anime Hoshi no Kaabii, which is based off of the Japanese video game series of the same name by the character Kirby. It can also be interpreted as toddling in Japanese culture.
2. A popular beverage in multiple areas of Africa and Asia that also goes by the names of "palm wine", "toddy", and "kallu".
3. Malay word used to refer to someone who is overly cocky, a liar, or pathetic.
1. "Poyo, poyo!"
2. That poyo was awful.
3. It's almost like he's insistent on being lame. He's such a poyo.
Poyo by honoka August 11, 2014
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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. "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."
poyo by Zaty December 28, 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
"Kau ni poyo lah!" (Malay)
"You're poyo!" (English

"Tengok lelaki tu poyo gila"(Malay)
"Look at that guy poyo as hell"(English)
poyo by thebeanieguy June 20, 2014
malaysian slang for a person who doesn't realize how fag he/she is,shameless action,self boasting
takleh la nk kawan dengan mamat poyo tuh.(that guy is too poyo to be friended with)
poyo by abang botak August 29, 2005
Poyo: A alcoholic drink that is made from fermented Palm tree sap. Commonly found in Sierra Leone. and other West African countries.
1.Dude that poyo last night sucked!

2.Yeah man it was all vinegar, it must have been sitting out all day! Plus morning poyo is better.
Poyo by Frostsniper August 15, 2011
We POYO for the Christmas party.
POYO by aryan127 December 15, 2011