まっぽ

Japanese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Unknown. Attested in reference to police in criminal cant from the early 20th century, with the possibly related sense “anus” from the late 19th century.[1] Compare 末法(まっぽう) (mappō, “last days of the world; age of decadence”).

Noun

まっぽ • (mappo) 

  1. (slang, derogatory) cop (police officer)
  2. (slang, criminal slang, obsolete) anus

References

  1. ^ Nihon Kokugo Daijiten Dai-ni-han Henshū I'inkai (日本国語大辞典第二版編集委員会) (2001-2002) 日本国語大辞典　第二版 [Unabridged Japanese Dictionary: Second Edition], Tokyo (東京都): Shōgakukan (小学館), →ISBN
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