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/ˈkiːloʊ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A kilogram, a unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams.
The package weighed three kilos before shipping.
An abbreviation for kilometer, a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.
The race was a total of ten kilos.
Informally, it can refer to a kilogram of drugs or illegal substances.
The police seized two kilos of cocaine during the raid.
Etymology
From the French 'kilo-', short for 'kilogramme'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
kilo of something
A common measure or quantity of an item, often used in reference to drugs or food.
kilo price
The cost of an item per kilogram.
Related Words
kilogram
A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 grams.
kilometer
A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters.
Slang Meanings
A kilogram of drugs.
He sold a kilo under the table.
A unit of weight often used informally.
That fruit weighs about a kilo.