noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˌkɔːˈpoʊ/
Southern-England:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
General-American:/ˌkɔɹˈpoʊ/
1
noun
Meaning 1
A person, especially an executive, who works for or serves the interests of a big business or corporation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
Examples
You can always spot a corpo: slick suit, fake smile, and eyes on the bottom line.
I used to be a corpo, stuck in the rat race until I realized I was just a cog in the machine.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A corporation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
Examples
I worked for one of the big corpos.
She's a corpo VTuber.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Clipping of corporate + -o; or clipping of corporation + -o.
