Short for aggravation or violence.
Agro
Example Sentences
"He was looking for agro outside the pub."
"Don't give me any agro, mate."
Etymology & History
Shortened from "aggravation", this term became popular in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly among working-class youth culture and skinhead movements.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
1960s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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