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porno

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˈpɔɹnoʊ// UK //pˈɔːnəʊ// porno

n. movies, books, or photos that show sexual acts. People use this short word instead of the full word 'pornography'.

n. a shortened, informal term for pornography, referring to printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity.


SIMPLE

He was caught watching porno on his work computer.

CONTEXTUAL

The local shop stopped selling porno magazines after several residents complained to the owner.

COMPLEX

The debate over whether porno should be regulated more strictly often centers on the balance between individual freedom and the potential for social harm.

Synonyms
Origin

Clipping of pornographic or pornography. Attested from mid-20th century.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the genre or medium in general; countable when referring to specific films or items.

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