General
avo
What does avo mean?
Avocado, as in 'smashed avo' on toast, a symbol of café culture.
"Two smashed avo on sourdough, thanks."
Origin
Clipping of 'avocado' with the '-o' suffix.
Frequently asked questions
What does avo mean in Australian slang?
It's short for avocado, most often heard in the phrase 'smashed avo' (smashed avocado on toast).
Isn't avo also short for afternoon?
That's arvo, with an r. Avo (no r) means avocado, though they sound similar in fast speech.
What is smashed avo?
Mashed avocado spread on toast, a staple of Australian café brunch menus.
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