spox
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Modification of the first syllable of spokesman or spokesperson.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
spox (plural spoxes)
- (journalism slang or informal) Abbreviation of spokesperson. (primarily used in headlines)
- 2018 September 14, Senate Telephone Directory: 2018, U.S. Government Printing Office, →ISBN, page 110:
- Offerdahl, Samantha PRESS SECY & SPOX SO-221
Further reading[edit]
- “Words We're Watching: 'Spox'” from Merriam–Webster Dictionary, 2017-10-16
Polish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Shortening of spokojnie.
Pronunciation[edit]
Interjection[edit]
spox
- (colloquial) OK, no problem; cool
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Further reading[edit]
- spox in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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