aggro
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Definition
Noun (informal, chiefly British): 1. Aggressive or violent behavior, trouble, or hassle: Refers to situations involving anger, confrontation, or difficulty. Example: There was a lot of aggro outside the pub last night. 2. Annoyance, irritation, or bother: Refers to something that causes stress or inconvenience. Example: Moving house is such a hassle, too much aggro.
Usage
- Used as an uncountable noun. It describes a state or situation, not a specific object.
- Common in informal, spoken British English to describe trouble, conflict, or a nuisance.
- Often used in phrases like "cause aggro", "get aggro", or "too much aggro".
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to look for aggro": to deliberately seek out trouble or a fight.
- "aggro-merchant" (slang, variant): a person who habitually causes trouble or seeks confrontation.
Variants and Related Words
- Aggravation (noun): A more formal synonym meaning the state of being aggravated or a source of annoyance.
- Aggression (noun): Hostile or violent behavior, which is the core meaning of one sense of "aggro".
- Hassle (noun, informal): Inconvenience or trouble, closely related to the second sense of "aggro".
Synonyms
- Trouble
- Hassle
- Bother
- Grief (informal)
- Fuss
Related Phrases
- Cause/start aggro: To initiate trouble or a confrontation.
- Get aggro: To receive or experience trouble or hostility.
Noun
- (informal British usage) aggravation or aggression
- I skipped it because it was too much aggro