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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."
"They watched a few pornos."
How to use porno
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, slightly dated word for pornography or a pornographic film.
When to use it
Casual and somewhat dated slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pornos
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Etymology
A clipping of "pornographic" or "pornography", used since the mid-20th century.
Class of 1900
porno joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for porno
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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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