Meaning of po po | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Mother-in-law, (especially) the mother of one's husband.
   dated
2. Grandmother, (especially) one's maternal grandmother.
   US, informal

Examples

“When she was about eight years old a very sad thing happened to May Blossom. Her mother died and her “po-po” (mother-in-law) said she must go and live⟳ with her”

“All through the term she was a regular attendant, though her Po-Po (mother-in-law) tried many schemes to hinder her. Mrs. Fu’s virtuous life has been a sore rebuke to the old lady who spends her days gossiping, feasting and gambling with her old cronies.”

“And Stephanie has, since birth, lived with her grandmother – her Po-po – in this house.”

“His fingers curled into fists. “Listen⟳, you old bat—” Po Po whipped out her pepper spray and blasted him.”

““Rose keep⟳ blouse. She put⟳ it on shrine with baby clothes. Maybe Chi Lung see⟳ her blouse in his dream⟳, know⟳ Rose his po po—and come⟳ back.””

““Mel!” Po Po called from the other room. He went to the doorway of the kitchen so he could see⟳ his po po, sitting in the armchair, as well as Ruby running around with the xylophone and screaming “Good doggie!” or similar.”

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