poyo

Probably derived from a Spanish word "Pollos" ; (chicken), poyo is a Malay word which may have been introduced during Portuguese invasion of Malacca in late 19th century. Used by Portuguese officers to insult or mock among themselves for being "cocky", the natives may have adapted the word and still being used until today (common among teenagers) on daily basis

Meaning
Cocky, self-recognition in one's quality, self-proud in quite uneasy manner

"Kau ni poyo lah!" (Malay)
"You're poyo!" (English

"Tengok lelaki tu poyo gila"(Malay)
"Look at that guy poyo as hell"(English)

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