keuf
What does keuf mean? keuf is a French moderate that translates to “cop, pig, five-oh” in English.
Literal Translation
cop (verlan of flic)
Meaning & Usage
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"cop, pig, five-oh"
Verlan for 'flic' (cop), itself already slang for 'policier.' It's the default word for police in youth slang — not inherently an insult, but the context in which it's used (banlieues, interactions with authority) gives it a hostile edge. 'Les keufs' is how a group of young people refers to approaching police.
Examples in the Wild
'Les keufs arrivent!' — the cops are coming! 'Fais gaffe aux keufs' — watch out for the cops.