devo

¹

[dee-voh]

noun

1. the transfer of political power from a central government to a local one, especially from the centralized British government to Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish governments; devolution.

adjective

1. of or relating to political devolution, especially in the context of the centralized British government's transference of power to Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish governments.

devo

²

[dee-voh]

adjective

1. Australian, Slang.,  devastated.

Example Sentences

They all dig Frankie and the Witch Fingers, an L.A.-based band whose irresistible garagey-psychedelic rock sometimes even invokes shades of Oingo Boingo and Devo thanks to a staccato freneticism and pointed lyrics.

From Los Angeles Times

Devo was incredibly close to topping this list, as the band brought its signature wacky and whimsical show to Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

In the footage, Rooter meets with the group, pitching the idea of Devo dolls: “We even got your jumpsuits!”

From Los Angeles Times

“Now here they are, my biggest career regret, Devo.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m gonna be very honest with you … in rehearsal yesterday we were really freaking out because, of course, the great Devo!”

From Los Angeles Times