bo

bo · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (US, informal) A form of address for a man; buddy.

  2. 2.

    A long staff used in martial arts (also written as "bō").

  3. 3.

    (Slang) Body odor.

  4. 4.

    Used to startle someone.

Forms

plural: bos

Related words

See also: buddy, friend, staff
Synonyms: buddy, friend

Etymology

Multiple origins: as a term of address, possibly from boy or beau; as a martial arts weapon, from Japanese bō ("staff"); as slang for body odor, abbreviation of "body odor."