noun
devo
DEH-voh
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.
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.