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
- Clipping of turbocharger.
- Clipping of turbojet.
- Clipping of turbomolecular pump.
- (video games) Autofire.
- (said of a poker tournament) With rapidly-increasing blind levels.
- (computing, video games) Causing or relating to increased speed.
- (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
- turbos
- turboing
- turboed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supercharger, alternator, gear, heat, boost, installed.
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