マッポ

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Japanese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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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).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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マッポ (mappo

  1. (slang, derogatory) cop (police officer)
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:警察官
  2. (criminal slang, obsolete) anus

References

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  1. ^ まっぽ”, in 日本国語大辞典 [Nihon Kokugo Daijiten]‎[1] (in Japanese), concise edition, Tokyo: Shogakukan, 2006