arvo
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Noun — Afternoon (Australian and New Zealand slang).
Synonyms
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How to use arvo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
this arvo
Saturday arvo
a lazy arvo
Very informal; almost exclusively spoken Australian/NZ English.
Etymology
A casual shortening of "afternoon," with the informal -o ending common in Australian slang (compare "servo" for service station).
Full origin of arvo →Frequently asked questions
What does “arvo” mean?
The word “arvo” means afternoon (Australian and New Zealand slang). In plain terms, a breezy Australian/New Zealand way of saying "afternoon.".
How do you pronounce “arvo”?
“Arvo” is pronounced AH-voh (/ˈɐː.vəʉ/ in IPA).
How do you use “arvo” in a sentence?
Here is “arvo” used in a sentence: “See you this arvo, mate.”
What part of speech is “arvo”?
“Arvo” is a noun.
