aggro
|ag-gro|
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/ˈæɡroʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈæɡrəʊ/
aggressive behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggro' originates from British slang, specifically the word 'aggravation', where 'aggravate' meant 'to make worse'.
Historical Evolution
'aggravation' transformed into the British slang 'aggro' and eventually became a common term in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make worse', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'aggressive behavior or trouble'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aggressive behavior or trouble, often in a social context.
The party turned into a bit of aggro when the argument started.
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Noun 2
a shortened form of 'aggravation', referring to annoyance or irritation.
Dealing with the paperwork was such an aggro.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 06:06