noun
robo
ROH-boh
noun
1
An informal short form of "robot," also used as a prefix meaning automated or computer-controlled.
"They got another robo call trying to sell an extended car warranty."
How to Use Robo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for "robot," or a prefix meaning automated.
Common pairings
robocall
robo-advisor
Word Forms
robos plural
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Etymology
A clipped form of "robot," widely used as a combining prefix (as in "robocall," "robo-advisor").