Meaning & use
Avo
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An informal, shortened term for 'avocado,' used chiefly in Australian and New Zealand English.
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Smashed avo on toast has become a brunch staple in cafes across Australia.
Can you grab a couple of ripe avos from the shop?
A note on using this word
This clipped form is part of a broader Australian habit of shortening everyday words and adding an '-o' ending, as in 'arvo' for afternoon.
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