napoo
/naˈpuː
/adjective British informal, dated
Used to indicate that something is finished, ruined, or inoperative, or that someone is dead: it is all over, napoo, fini—understand? my poor old dugout is napoo...
- He had gone white and she knew that he had guessed. He said with a strained smile: ‘Well, that's napoo then. Have a good time in Oxford.’
- They were done for, napoo.
- 'Napoo, napoo,' shout several voices. I chuckle, then snuggle down.
Origin
First World War: representing a pronunciation of French il n'y en a plus or il n'y a plus 'there is no more'.