noun
General Slang
Arvo
/ˈɑːvoʊ/ · noun · informal
The afternoon — peak example of Aussies shortening everything with an -o.
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Definitions
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Used in compounds like 'this arvo', 'tomorrow arvo', 'Sunday arvo' to pin down a time.
“Footy's on Sunday arvo, come round.”
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Loosely, the lazy back-half of the day for relaxing.
“Spent the whole arvo napping on the couch.”
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The afternoon.
“Catch ya this arvo at the pub.”
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Arvo In A Sentence
Smoko this arvo or are we working through?
Lovely Sunday arvo for a sesh in the beer garden.
Text me when you finish up this arvo and I'll come grab you.
Origin & Usage
Australian abbreviation of 'afternoon' with the -o suffix. One of the most recognizable examples of Aussie diminutives, in use for over a century.
People Also Ask
What does arvo mean in Aussie slang?
Arvo means the afternoon. 'This arvo' means this afternoon.
What does s'arvo mean?
S'arvo is a further contraction of 'this arvo', meaning this afternoon.
Why do Australians shorten words like arvo?
Aussie English loves diminutives, adding -o or -ie to clip words — afternoon becomes arvo, service station becomes servo, and so on.
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