No. 6,992 in Swedish

popi

"Popi" is Swedish slang meaning popular or trendy.

In a sentence

Han är väldigt popi bland sina vänner.
He is very popular among his friends.
Here, 'popi' is used as an informal abbreviation for the word 'popular', describing someone's social status.
Den nya restaurangen har blivit riktigt popi i staden.
The new restaurant has become quite popular in the city.
In this sentence, 'popi' conveys the widespread approval or favor among the local population.
Jag förstår inte varför den artisten inte är mer popi.
I don't understand why that artist isn't more popular.
This usage of 'popi' illustrates questioning someone's lack of general acceptance or fame.

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