o algo

English

Etymology

Pseudo-Hispanism, derived from o +‎ algo; a calque of or something. Originally, and largely still, Mock Spanish (actual Spanish expression being o algo así).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈəʊ ˈɑlɡəʊ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈoʊ ˈɑlɡoʊ/

Phrase

o algo

  1. (Internet slang, soyjak.party) or something

Usage notes

  • Though this started out and is still chiefly used ironically as a way to mock Hispanophone L2 English speakers, it's growing to be an acceptable humourous substitute for the phrase or something in all contexts in some internet circles like soyjak.party.
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