Devo

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːvoʊ/

Definitions of devo

noun a shortened form of the word 'devotion', often used informally to refer to a strong feeling of love or loyalty towards someone or something.

Example Sentences

A1 I am a big fan of the band Devo.

A2 My friend gave me a Devo album for my birthday.

B1 The Devo concert was sold out in minutes.

B2 I have been listening to Devo's music since the 80s.

C1 Devo's unique sound revolutionized the music industry.

C2 The members of Devo are considered pioneers of the new wave genre.

Examples of devo in a Sentence

formal I am devoted to completing this project on time.

informal I really need to devo some time to finish this assignment.

slang I can't believe I devo'd my entire weekend to studying.

figurative Her love for him was so strong, she was completely devoed to him.

Grammatical Forms of devo

• past tense: devoed
• plural: devos
• comparative: more devo
• superlative: most devo
• present tense: devo
• future tense: will devo
• perfect tense: have devoed
• continuous tense: am devoing
• singular: devo
• positive degree: devo
• infinitive: to devo
• gerund: devoing
• participle: devoed

Origin and Evolution of devo

First Known Use: 1978 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'devo' originated as a slang term derived from the band name 'Devo', which stands for 'De-Evolution'. The band Devo was known for their satirical commentary on society's regression and decline.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as a shorthand for the band name Devo, the term 'devo' evolved to also represent a style or attitude associated with the band's music and message. Over time, 'devo' has been used more broadly to describe a sense of irony or cynicism towards societal norms.