Where did the word Arvo originate?

The term ARVO is thought to have originated in Australia, where it is slang for “Afternoon” (often “Good Afternoon”).

Why do Aussies say Arvo?

Arvo or S’arvo: means afternoon or this afternoon.

What does Avro mean in Australia?

‘Avro’ meaning Ironic mispelling of arvo, an Australian abbreviation of “afternoon”. Example: Yeah, I’ll do it this arvo. ( Apologies extend to everybody who opened this entry without knowing “avro” was actually a typo)

What is the bad word in Australia?

“Bugger” is common in both Aussie and British slang, and vaguely refers to someone or something that is annoying. Calling someone a bugger can be used affectionately or derogatorily. The general expletive can be used in any situation, and roughly means,“F*** off/me” or “Well, I’ll be damned!”

Why is afternoon called Arvo?

Arvo means afternoon. It can sound like avo but only because of the Aussie accent. The “a” sound in arvo is pronounced like “ah” and the “r” is not pronounced so it sounds like “ahvo.” The “a” sound in avo is pronounced like “a” in apple. Avo means avocado.

Who says Arvo?

Arvo is an example of a special feature of Australian English, the habit of adding -o to an abbreviated word. Other such words are bizzo ‘business’ and journo ‘journalist’. First recorded in the 1920s and still going strong today.

Why is Arvo short afternoon?

What is preso?

presonoun. Short form of presentation.

Is Avro a word?

Keywords: Big Data, Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, Avro, Parquet….AVRO.

Acronym	Definition
AVRO	Autoduellists of the Vancouver Regional Organization

What does “Arvo” mean?

arvo (sounds like “ah-vo”) means afternoon Aussie Rules refers to for Australian Rules football avo short for avocado

What was Sunday Arvo spent with the boys?

‘Sunday arvo was spent with the boys watching a few cracking games of footy on the telly.’ ‘Don’t forget to come to the Xmas party on Xmas eve at three in the arvo at the Community Hall.’

What is the origin of the Australian idiom under ten years old?

The Australian idiom emerged in the early 20th century and is still heard today. 1903 Sydney Stock and Station Journal 9 October: In the class for ponies under 13 hands there was a condition that the riders should be under ten years of age.