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Word

theo

Phoneticstheo

/ˈθioʊ/

Definitions

01a name

A1

n. a short form of the male name Theodore.

n. a common hypocorism or diminutive form of the masculine given name Theodore.

“My friend Theodore usually goes by Theo at school.”

“The name Theo has seen a resurgence in popularity as parents look for classic names that feel modern and approachable.”

Synonyms

02gambling math

C2

n. the amount of money a casino expects a player to lose over time.

n. the theoretical loss expected from a gambler based on the house edge and the player's total volume of wagering.

“The casino tracks your theo to decide which free gifts to offer you.”

“High rollers are often rated based on their theo rather than their actual wins or losses during a single session.”

Informal · Technical

Usage

Usually uncountable in this context.

Synonyms

theoretical loss

Etymology

Short form of Theodore, or of the rare given names Theobald, Theophilus or Theodoric, or of Theodora.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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