A ball point pen.
Biro
Example Sentences
"Have you got a biro I can borrow?"
"Sign here with this biro."
Etymology & History
British ballpoint pen brand. British writing implement trademark genericized. László Bíró Hungarian inventor British marketing. Americans 'pen'. Reflects British brand pen adoption.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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