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styro

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈstaɪ.ɹəʊ/
  • General-American: /ˈstaɪ.ɹoʊ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -aɪɹəʊ

1

noun

Meaning 1

A self-harm cut that reaches the dermis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Qualifier: self-harm

Examples

  • John has a styro on his left arm.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The dermis itself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, figuratively

Qualifier: self-harm

Examples

  • I think I hit my styro.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Clipping of styrofoam, referring to its similarity in appearance.