Etymology

Literally, “blue ass”, in reference to their blue uniform.

Pronunciation

Noun

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1. (chiefly Rio de JaneiroCategory:Carioca Portuguese#CU%20AZUL, derogatoryCategory:Portuguese derogatory terms#CU%20AZUL, slangCategory:Portuguese slang#CU%20AZUL) member of PMERJ; military policeman
   • c. 2007, MC Smith, “De Blindado os Cú Azul Não Me Intimida” (1:14 from the start):

     A .30 tá apoiada no tripé. / Os cu azul saiu voado e meteu foi logo o pé.

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   • 2016 September 9, Delta9, “Rolê de Vilão” (0:40 from the start), in Vaso Ruim ft. GanjaFlow, Vitória: Ramadã:

     Sem paciência pra aturar comédia e conversa fiada / Esperto com os cu azul se precisar dispensar a baga

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   • 2018, Geovani Martins, “Rolézim” (chapter 1), in O sol na cabeça: contos, 1 edition, São Paulo: Companhia das Letras, →ISBN, page 21:

     Esses polícia é tudo covarde mermo, dando baque no feriado, com geral na rua, em tempo de acertar uma criança. Tem mais é que encher esses cu azul de bala. Papo reto.

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