arvo

Post-lunch, informally

Arvo is Australian slang for afternoon: I'll see you this arvo, What are you doing Saturday arvo?

The word follows a common Australian pattern of shortening words and adding -o (smoko, servo, bottle-o).

Rarely heard outside Australia and New Zealand.

casual

chill

Cold sensation or relaxation

  • relaxBecome less tense
  • hangoutFrequented gathering place
  • matesFriends or breeding partners

beers · catchup · laidback · banter · downtime · lounging · unwind · socialize · easygoing · chitchat

Australian

mate

Partner or companion

  • snagUnforeseen complication
  • eskyPortable insulated food container
  • thongsNarrow-strapped footwear or underwear

stubbies · servo · bottle-o · sunnies · brekkie · cuppa · chook · ute · dunny · ripper

afternoon

teatime

Afternoon refreshment hour

dusk · sunset · evening · lull · matinee · midafternoon · break · cooldown · rest · leisure

Categories
Opposites
time of day

arvomorning

Day's early hours

morn · forenoon · dawn · sunrise · night

Family

afternoon

Familiarity
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