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steelo

steelo noun: a person’s unique style, aura, or way of carrying themselves.

Noun

steelo (plural steelos)

  1. (US, slang) A person’s unique style, aura, or way of carrying themselves.
    • And there'll be no hand-holdin till the lah gets rolled
      Keep yo steelo real so no lies get told1996, Heather B, “What Goes On”, in Takin' Mine
    • It's a spectacular show
      'cause my heart pumps diesel
      So whatever you sayin', it don't entertain my ego
      I do this everyday, Hocus Pocus is my steelo2010, B.o.B, “Magic”, in B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

Synonyms of steelo

Forms of steelo

pluralsteelos

Origin of steelo

From Spanish estilo; integrated into English during the 1990s New York City rap scene.

Questions about steelo

What does steelo mean?
Steelo means a person’s unique style, aura, or way of carrying themselves.
What part of speech is steelo?
Steelo is a noun.
What is the plural of steelo?
The plural of steelo is steelos.

Words near steelo in the dictionary

  1. steelmanning
  2. steelmans
  3. steelmaster
  4. steelmasters
  5. steelmen
  6. steelo
  7. steelpan
  8. steelpannist
  9. steelpannists
  10. steelpans
  11. steelpipe

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