noun
aggro
AG-roh
Aggro (noun) means British informal: trouble, hassle, or aggressive confrontation. Example: “The two fans started giving each other aggro outside the stadium.”
noun
1
British informal: trouble, hassle, or aggressive confrontation.
"The two fans started giving each other aggro outside the stadium."
"She wanted a quiet night out, not any aggro."
2
In video games, the level of hostile attention a player has drawn from an enemy.
"The tank player is built to pull aggro away from the healers."
adj
1
Aggressive or looking for a fight.
"He gets aggro after a few drinks."
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.
When to use it
Informal, mostly British; the gaming sense is used worldwide.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- aggros, aggroes
- Past tense
- aggroed
- Comparative
- more aggro
- Superlative
- most aggro
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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.
