noun

arvo

AH-voh

Arvo (noun) means Afternoon (Australian and New Zealand slang). Example: “See you this arvo, mate.”

noun

Afternoon (Australian and New Zealand slang).

"See you this arvo, mate."

"We're having a barbecue Saturday arvo."

How to use arvo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA breezy Australian/New Zealand way of saying "afternoon."

When to use it

Very informal; almost exclusively spoken Australian/NZ English.

Common pairings

this arvo Saturday arvo a lazy arvo

arvos plural

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A casual shortening of "afternoon," with the informal -o ending common in Australian slang (compare "servo" for service station).

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.