noun
helo
HEE-loh
noun
1
An informal, especially military, word for a helicopter.
"The squad waited for the helo to touch down."
How to Use Helo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang short form of "helicopter," common in military and aviation contexts.
When to use it
Informal/military jargon rather than standard written English.
Word Forms
heloed past tense, helos plural, helos singular
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "helicopter."