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relo en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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• /ˈɹeləʉ/ (Australia)

Etymology

Etymology tree English relative Latin ō Old French ohbor. Middle English o English O ▲ Middle English o English oh English -o English relo From relative + -o (“diminutive suffix”).

Meanings

1. (Australia, colloquial, informal) A relative.
   • 2010, Stefan Korn, Scott Lancaster, Eric Mooij, Being a Great Dad For Dummies, Australian & New Zealand Edition, unnumbered page, Just ask the relos how often they may want to do it, because you don′t want babysitting to become too much of a chore for them.
   • 2006, Tony Davis, Step On It!: A Wild Ride Through the Motor Age, Random House Australia, page 17, It was a journey not completed until after dark (there were no headlights) and Bertha was too tired to visit her relos in Pforzheim by the time she arrived.
   • ‘Anyway, sorry I′m late,’ said Ian. ‘Wanted to hang with the relos for a bit.’ 2001, John Larkin, Nostradamus and Instant Noodles, published 2012, unnumbered page:
2. (Australia, colloquial, informal, qualifier:African-American Vernacular) A relationship.
   • I wanna go back to when I was single. Happy in life and loved a mingle. Being in a relo ruined me. But I know that's just how it be. (Can we date this quote?), “Love Kills”performed by JayTee the Aussie:
   • Like, baby I don't really fuck with your man. 9 mil bullets leave him tanned. I'm a playboy fucking up your relo with your heart in my hand. 2022 June 3, “DRAMAS” (track 2), in SAINT'S PRAYERS, performed by Saint BaLenci:
   • Hello, I was in a relo. Suffering just a lil bit man you know. (Can we date this quote?), “Flavors”performed by UC Brigante and Dence:

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