Arvos

/ˈɑːrvəʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'arvo,' an informal Australian English word for afternoon.

Etymology

Australian slang abbreviation of 'afternoon,' first documented in the early 20th century and popularized in Australian vernacular.

Kelly Says

Australian English is full of creative shortenings like 'arvos,' 'servo,' and 'bottlo'—many developed during the rough-and-ready mining and pastoral era when quick speech was valued over formality.

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