avo
avo — noun
- avosingular
- avosplural
1. an informal word for avocado, a pear-shaped fruit with dark, bumpy skin and soft
an informal word for avocado, a pear-shaped fruit with dark, bumpy skin and soft, pale green flesh that is eaten raw in salads, on toast, or as guacamole
David mashed half an avo onto sourdough toast with a pinch of salt.
collocation: mashed avo on toast
"Are these avos ripe yet?" Padma asked, pressing one gently with her thumb.
collocation: ripe avo
The cafe's avo smash has become the most popular breakfast item on the menu.
Layla picked up three avos from the market for just two dollars.
A squeeze of lemon keeps a cut avo from turning brown in the fridge.
- avocado
the standard, full form used in all registers and varieties of English
- alligator pear
an old-fashioned term, now rarely used, mostly in historical or regional American contexts
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Common in Australian and British informal English; rarely used in American English, where the full word 'avocado' is preferred even in casual settings.