Meaning & use
Turbo
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A turbocharger, a device that forces extra air into an engine to boost its power; also used informally to mean very fast or powerful.
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The mechanic installed a new turbo to increase the car's horsepower.
He switched the game to turbo mode for a faster pace.
A note on using this word
As an informal adjective, "turbo" is often attached to other words to mean "extra powerful" or "sped-up," as in "turbo mode."
Words with a similar meaning
turbocharger
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Extremely fast, powerful, or intense.
She finished the project in turbo speed to meet the deadline.
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