devo

adj
/ˈdɛvoʊ//ˈdiːvoʊ/

Etymology

Clipping of devotion or devotional.

Definitions

  1. Devastated.

  2. Clipping of devolution (“transfer of some powers and the delegation of some functions…

    Clipping of devolution (“transfer of some powers and the delegation of some functions from a central government to local government”).

    • Sheffield’s devo deal, signed in December, focuses on skill and jobs but also includes new powers for the authority over housing and support for business. There is no mayor, but new ‘Oyster-style’ travelcards are promised. [image caption]
  3. A devotion

    A devotion; a devotional; a piece of religious text used for devotion, or the time spent on reading and reflecting on such text.

    • The 246 daily devos help you dive deep for treasure to keep. Every devo starts with a fun saying that will help you learn and remember the meaning of one small slice of the Bible.
    • I used to hate doing devos, but now I just have to do devos. When I don't, it just feels like something's wrong.
    • Consider this: If a friend asked you to do a devo with them for a month, how would you feel? […] Call your devo-partner (or better yet, take a WEEKEND WALK together) and spend some time reflecting on the past week.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA