noun
robo
ROH-boh
Robo (noun) means an informal short form of "robot," also used as a prefix meaning automated or computer-controlled. Example: “They got another robo call trying to sell an extended car warranty.”
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An informal short form of "robot," also used as a prefix meaning automated or computer-controlled.
"They got another robo call trying to sell an extended car warranty."
How to use robo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for "robot," or a prefix meaning automated.
Common pairings
robocall
robo-advisor
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Word forms
- Plural
- robos
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Etymology
A clipped form of "robot," widely used as a combining prefix (as in "robocall," "robo-advisor").
Rhymes for robo
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What does “robo” mean?
The word “robo” means an informal short form of "robot," also used as a prefix meaning automated or computer-controlled. In plain terms, short for "robot," or a prefix meaning automated.
How do you pronounce “robo”?
“Robo” is pronounced ROH-boh (/ˈɹoʊboʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “robo” in a sentence?
Here is “robo” used in a sentence: “They got another robo call trying to sell an extended car warranty.”
What part of speech is “robo”?
“Robo” is a noun.
