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porno

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Porno (adj) means Pornographic. Example: “They found a stack of old porno magazines in the attic.”

adj

1

Pornographic.

"They found a stack of old porno magazines in the attic."

noun

1

A pornographic film.

"He rented a cheap porno from the video store."

How to use porno

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal, slightly dated word for pornography or a pornographic film.

When to use it

Casual and somewhat dated slang.

Word forms

pornos plural

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Etymology

A clipping of "pornographic" or "pornography", used since the mid-20th century.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 porno joined the language around 1900.

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Synonyms

porn pornography smut erotica

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Rhymes for porno

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of porno?

"porno" (adj) means pornographic.

What is another word for porno?

Other words for "porno" include porn, pornography, smut, erotica.

What are the different meanings of porno?

"porno" has 2 main meanings: 1. Pornographic; 2. A pornographic film.

How do you use porno in a sentence?

Example: "They found a stack of old porno magazines in the attic."

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