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An expression that is used to tell people that a police is around.
Yo! Five O is down tha street
Five O by Alex March 4, 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".
Put that blunt out, five-o, five-o!
five-o by thug4life September 29, 2002
refers to police / law enforcement. From the TV show "Hawaii 5-0" about the 50th State's Police Department.
"Are you mofo's 5-0 ?? "
five o by CCC_Trinity June 9, 2005
Urban slang for police officers. Derived from the police drama "Hawaii 5-0."
Five-O is following us, and we've got six bags of crack in the trunk. Damn, we're doomed.
five-o by GuidoPosse69 February 8, 2005
Five O - n. its very simple this word = THE POLICE!
The Five O likes to beat on minorities.
Five O by Kale April 20, 2006
A term used for police. Usually when the person is doing something wrong or illegal.

police pigs
Shit! Run! The Five-O are coming! Hide the drugs!
Five-O by Ziggy Bop March 7, 2008
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Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
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Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
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