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5-O

5-O is the alternative form of five-o.

Meaning of five-o

Noun

five-o (uncountable)

  1. (US street slang) The police.
    • Five-oh caught me, now I'm going to the mountains / Said good-bye to my girl, my lawyer and accountants1989, “Car Thief”, in Paul's Boutique, performed by Beastie Boys

Questions about 5-O

What is 5-O the alternative form of?
5-O is the alternative form of five-o.

Words near 5-O in the dictionary

  1. 5-hydroxytryptamine
  2. 5-K
  3. 5-Ks
  4. 5-MeO-DMT
  5. 5-methoxy-dimethyltryptamine
  6. 5-O
  7. 5-omino
  8. 5-ominos
  9. 5-over-1
  10. 5-over-1s
  11. 5-piece door

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