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ag⋅gro

[ag-roh]
–noun British and Australian Informal.
1. aggressiveness, esp. that of an urban youth gang or gang member.
2. trouble; irritation.

Origin:
1965–70; construed as a shortening of either aggravation or aggression (or aggressive ); see -o
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ag·gro   (āg'rō)   
n.   Chiefly British Slang
  1. Aggressive or violent behavior.

  2. Irritation or exasperation: "Postponing new hospitals and roads causes far less aggro than sacking town hall or Whitehall workers" (Economist).

adj.   Slang
  1. Aggressive or violent.

  2. Daring and skillful, especially in a sport such as surfing.


[Short for aggravation and aggression.]
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