long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
A long, heavy, single-edged machete.
A soldier not capable of the minimum standards of marksmanship.
A string or leather necktie secured with an ornamental slide.
A request for law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for a suspect.
A broadcast issued from a law enforcement agency to others, typically containing information about a wanted suspect, a person of interest, or a related vehicle.
In plain English: A bolo is a message police send to each other with details about someone they're looking for or a vehicle connected to an investigation.
"The police dispatcher sent out a bolo describing the getaway car used in the robbery."
Usage: A bolo (short for "be on the lookout") is a rapid alert disseminated by law enforcement to surrounding agencies regarding a potential threat or individual. Use it when describing police communication about a suspect, missing person, or vehicle they need others to be aware of.
To attack or despatch with a bolo knife.
To fail to meet the minimum standards of marksmanship.
To dress (somebody) in a bolo.
In plain English: To bolo means to put someone into a traditional Filipino garment called a barong or camisa de chino.
"The children's grandmother loved to bolo them in traditional Filipino clothing."
Usage: A bolo is a type of skirt or wrap, traditionally worn by women in the Philippines, often made from colorful woven fabric and tied around the waist. It's not typically used as clothing elsewhere.