This is another name for "cops" or the "police". It is of hip-hop/rap culture origins, and is one of my favorite words. Hearing this word can often make one laugh as well.
(From Trick Daddy's THUG HOLIDAY)
"....what would I be without my guns? How could I get away from tha po-po's..."
"....what would I be without my guns? How could I get away from tha po-po's..."
by Midwestrn Soldier October 16, 2004

After the Italians defeated the French in the World Cup the crowd screamed " po po po po po pooo pooo!!!!!!"
by Dan the eye talian man June 26, 2008

the police
originated in california where bycycle mounted cops travel around in sets of two. they wear vests with giant POs written on them. thus the name po-po originated
originated in california where bycycle mounted cops travel around in sets of two. they wear vests with giant POs written on them. thus the name po-po originated
by senile q June 01, 2005

My boy Nee-Nee got picked up by the po-po, he had a warrant for unpaid tickets and we trying to get err'body to pitch in for bail.
by faprowsdower November 22, 2015

by biscuit bega December 31, 2005
