What Does OBVO Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
The term OBVO is a contraction of the word "Obviously."More Detail...
OBVO is typically seen as a single word reply to an obvious statement or question. It often implies disdain or condescension. For example:- Sam: You look great tonight.
- Jo: OBVO.
- Mel: My new date is blind and deaf.
- Lee: OBVO.
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When I write OBVO, I mean this:

OBVO is often used disdainfully or condescendingly.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:OBVO | |
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Definition: | Obviously |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at OBVO
OBVO is a contraction of the word obviously.Some contractions use letters of the fully expanded word in sequence. Other contractions use letters from the start and end of the fully expanded version (e.g., Dr). Contractions can also be formed by replacing a letter or letters with an apostrophe (e.g., can't). For reasons of brevity, contractions are rarely followed by periods/full stops and apostrophes are routinely omitted in text-based conversations.Example of OBVO Used in a Text
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