Choco

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɒkəʊ/

Definitions

1. A commonly used term for a sweet substance derived from cacao beans, which can embody the flavor of confections and desserts while also denoting items infused with this cocoa ingredient
2. Referring to a sweet, brown food product made from cacao, the word can signify the distinct taste associated with desserts and related items containing cocoa
3. A term for a sweet, brown food derived from cacao beans that often expresses the flavor found in sugary treats and refers to various edible items made with cocoa

Etymology: "Choco" is a clipping of "chocolate," so its story is really the story of the longer word, which English borrowed from Spanish "chocolate." That Spanish term came from Classical Nahuatl "chocolātl," the language of the Aztecs, though the exact origin of the Nahuatl word remains uncertain. The clipped form is a much later and more casual creation. Shortening words into affectionate, informal forms is a common English habit, and "choco" belongs to that family, used most often for chocolate treats and flavours. It keeps the drink's New World pedigree in its longer ancestor while sounding entirely at home in everyday speech.

Synonyms: chocolate