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Dero (noun) means (informal) A person with nowhere to live, especially one with a drinking problem.

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(informal) A person with nowhere to live, especially one with a drinking problem.

"Finn was affected with the dero shakes, wobbling one way or another to steady his position, as the hawks, looking down at him, casually flew out of range." — Alexis Wright, Carpentaria (2006)

"If some shabby looking “dero” turns up at the gate no need to call the cops, its me." — warfer69, I bought the 60 warfer (2001)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

It comes from derelict.

Rhymes for dero

zero hero Nero Pero numero hetero dinero Cicero bolero romero Madero montero

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What is the meaning of dero?

"dero" (noun) means (informal) A person with nowhere to live, especially one with a drinking problem.