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alco

|al-co|

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🇺🇸

/ˈælkoʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈæl.kəʊ/

abbreviation for alcohol

Etymology
Etymology Information

'alco' originates from English, specifically as a colloquial abbreviation of 'alcohol'.

Historical Evolution

'alcohol' was shortened to 'alco' in informal speech.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'alcohol', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a colloquial abbreviation for 'alcohol'.

He decided to cut down on alco for the month.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/15 22:21