ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Turbo

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɜː.bəʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Turbo is a noun meaning (informal) A turbine.

Meaning

(informal) A turbine.

More Meanings

  1. Clipping of turbocharger.
  2. Clipping of turbojet.
  3. Clipping of turbomolecular pump.
  4. (video games) Autofire.
  5. (said of a poker tournament) With rapidly-increasing blind levels.
  6. (computing, video games) Causing or relating to increased speed.
  7. (informal, nonstandard) Very, super, etc.; usually relating to a qualitative value (as opposed to quantitative).

Example Sentences

a turbo button on a controller; a PC equipped with a turbo mode
They act turbo wasted when they have more than a few beers in them.
Superchargers are generally heavier and more expensive than turbos […]
Controllers with turbo features are banned from most competitive tournaments.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include supercharger, alternator, gear, heat, boost, installed.

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