Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
po
Informal Noun/Prefix
/poʊ/
Definition
A small informal term used to refer to a popular short form of the word ‘police officer’ or as a prefix in other contexts.
Examples
- I called the po when I noticed the suspicious activity.
- The po told us to move along.
- In some cultures, saying ‘po’ denotes a level of respect.
Meaning
In informal contexts, ‘po’ can signify respect, used in addressing someone, commonly found in Filipino language. In English, it is more commonly used as part of phrases or expressions.
Synonyms
- officer
- police