# Abo

/ˈɑboʊ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abo
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a short, rude way to say 'abortion'. It is very offensive and should never be used in polite conversation.

For teachers: a highly offensive and vulgar slang abbreviation for 'abortion'. Used primarily in informal or derogatory contexts.

## Examples

- He used the word abo to make a cruel joke.
- The speaker was immediately reprimanded for using the word abo during the formal debate.
- While the term abo is occasionally found in historical slang, its modern usage is almost exclusively restricted to offensive and derogatory speech, often intended to provoke or insult.

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