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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