styro

English

Etymology

Clipping of styrofoam, referring to its similarity in appearance.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈstaɪ.ɹəʊ/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈstaɪ.ɹoʊ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪɹəʊ
  • Hyphenation: sty‧ro

Noun

styro (plural styros)

  1. (Internet slang, self-harm) A self-harm cut that reaches the dermis.
    John has a styro on his left arm.
  2. (Internet slang, self-harm, figurative) The dermis itself.
    Coordinate terms: cat scratch, beans, laffy taffy, bedrock
    I think I hit my styro.

See also

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