noun
arvo
AH-voh
Arvo (noun) means Afternoon (Australian and New Zealand slang). Example: “See you this arvo, mate.”
noun
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Afternoon (Australian and New Zealand slang).
"See you this arvo, mate."
"We're having a barbecue Saturday arvo."
How to use arvo
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- arvos
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Etymology
A casual shortening of "afternoon," with the informal -o ending common in Australian slang (compare "servo" for service station).
Synonyms
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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.
