appro

[ ap-roh ]

noun

, British Informal.

1. (of a purchase) approval:

   on appro.

appro

/ ˈæprəʊ /

noun

1. an informal shortening of approval

   on appro

Word History and Origins

Origin of appro¹

First recorded in 1870–75; appr(oval) + -o

Example Sentences

Appro, contraction of approbation, a word much in use among jewellers.

From Project Gutenberg

"You see, I'm going on what the shops call 'appro,'" she said.

From Project Gutenberg