-o

From many Spanish or Italian words that end in o.

Full definition of -o

Suffix

1. (jocular) Converts certain words to faux Italian or Spanish.no problemo

Perhaps from a special use of the interjection O, oh; and/or perhaps from o ("one"), from Middle English o, oo, variant of a, on, oon, an ("one"). More at one.

Suffix

1. A diminutive suffix.

Usage notes

-o is generally applied to nouns, but sometimes adjectives, such as agro. It may also be applied to certain given names or surnames, often with elision and sometimes from an already shortened form, to create a nickname form — e.g., Jacko from Jack, Davo from Dave, Smitho from Smith.

Derived terms

Back-formation from {{3}}

Suffix

1. An error of a specific type.

Derived terms

• clicko
• scanno
• speako
• spello
• thinko