noun
deo
Deo (noun) means informal short form of deodorant. Example: “Grab your deo before you head out, you smell like the gym.”
noun
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Informal short form of deodorant.
"Some men complain their deos don't work after regular use. Your underarm area can build up immunity to the same product. Alternating two deos can give you total protection."
— Drum: A Magazine of Africa for Africa (2005)
"'Maybe it's a teeny bit embarrassing, but seeing that we're good friends, Jabłonovska, don't you use any deo?' 'Any what?' 'Deo. Deodorant.' She pronounced the final T sharply and distinctly."
— Julia Franck, West (2014)
"Grab your deo before you head out, you smell like the gym."
How to use deo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEveryday slang for deodorant.
When to use it
Informal, mainly British and Australian usage.
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Etymology
A casual clipping of "deodorant."
Rhymes for deo
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What does “deo” mean?
The word “deo” means informal short form of deodorant. In plain terms, everyday slang for deodorant.
How do you use “deo” in a sentence?
Here is “deo” used in a sentence: “Grab your deo before you head out, you smell like the gym.”
What part of speech is “deo”?
“Deo” is a noun.
What is the meaning of deo?
"deo" (noun) means informal short form of deodorant.
