noun
devo
DEH-voh
Devo (noun) means informal short form of "devotion" or "devotional" — a short piece of religious reading or reflection. Example: “She reads a daily devo before breakfast.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "devotion" or "devotional" — a short piece of religious reading or reflection.
"She reads a daily devo before breakfast."
adj
1
Slang for devastated or extremely upset.
"He was devo when his team lost in the final minute."
How to use devo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal shorthand — either "devastated" or a short daily piece of religious reflection, depending on context.
When to use it
Very informal slang; avoid in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- devos
- Comparative
- more devo
- Superlative
- most devo
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form: "devo" from devastated, and separately from devotion/devotional.
Rhymes for devo
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What does “devo” mean?
The word “devo” means informal short form of "devotion" or "devotional" — a short piece of religious reading or reflection. In plain terms, informal shorthand — either "devastated" or a short daily piece of religious reflection, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “devo”?
“Devo” is pronounced DEH-voh (/ˈdɛvoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “devo” in a sentence?
Here is “devo” used in a sentence: “She reads a daily devo before breakfast.”
What part of speech is “devo”?
Depending on how it is used, “devo” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “devo” have?
“Devo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "devotion" or "devotional" — a short piece of religious reading or reflection.
