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Definition of po folk

po folk

  • the police or the "po-po" originated from Harlem.
    Look out the are coming.

    Last edited on Feb 12 2000. Submitted by Bryan from Naples, FL, USA on Feb 12 2000.

noun

  • pronunciation of "poor folk". More common in the Southern United States.
    Us po' folk never get 'nough to eat."

    Last edited on Mar 08 2011. Submitted by TimeTravellingGeezer from Fort Collins, CO, USA on Mar 07 2011.

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Definitions include: Is used as a greeting.
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