aggro
Aggro (noun) means British informal: trouble, hassle, or aggressive confrontation. Example: “The two fans started giving each other aggro outside the stadium.”
How to use aggro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish slang for aggressive trouble or hassle; gamers also use it for an enemy's attention in a game.
Informal, mostly British; the gaming sense is used worldwide.
Word forms
more aggro comparative, aggroed past tense, aggros singular, aggroes singular, most aggro superlative
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The two fans started giving each other _____ outside the stadium.
Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "aggravation," shaped by the word "aggressive."
Frequently asked questions
What does “aggro” mean?
The word “aggro” means british informal: trouble, hassle, or aggressive confrontation. In plain terms, british slang for aggressive trouble or hassle; gamers also use it for an enemy's attention in a game.
How do you pronounce “aggro”?
“Aggro” is pronounced AG-roh (/ˈæɡ.ɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aggro” in a sentence?
Here is “aggro” used in a sentence: “The two fans started giving each other aggro outside the stadium.”
What part of speech is “aggro”?
Depending on how it is used, “aggro” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “aggro” have?
“Aggro” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british informal: trouble, hassle, or aggressive confrontation.