allo
n. countable C2 Proficiency al·lo
n. a word used in some African languages to mean 'hello' or 'hi'. It is often used by people who want to sound friendly or to show they are from a specific part of Africa.
n. a greeting term in various African languages, most notably in the Kikongo language. In English contexts, it is frequently used as a loanword to signify a casual greeting or to indicate a connection to African heritage.
He greeted his friend with a loud allo.
The street performer began his routine with a cheerful allo to the crowd.
Clipping of allosexual or alloromantic.