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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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

more devo comparative, devos plural, most devo superlative

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Etymology

A clipped, informal form: "devo" from devastated, and separately from devotion/devotional.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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