👉 Poilu is a slang term used in South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina. It refers to a person who has a strong and distinctive hairstyle or appearance that is not typical of other people's haircuts or styles. The term "poo" comes from the Brazilian word "pouco," which means "little." The word "oilu" is derived from the Portuguese word "oliveira" (a type of olive tree), which in turn comes from the Latin word "