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IMO

or IMHO

abbreviation

in my (honest/humble) opinion.

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Also imo, imho

Origin of IMO

First recorded in 1980–85; from its use in digital communications

Words nearby IMO

immunotoxin, immunotransfusion, immure, immutable, IMNSHO, IMO, Imodium, Imogene, imp, impact, impact adhesive
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British Dictionary definitions for IMO (1 of 2)

Imo
/ (ˈiːməʊ) /

noun

a state of SE Nigeria. Capital: Owerri. Pop:3 934 899 (2006). Area: 5100 sq km (1969 sq miles)

British Dictionary definitions for IMO (2 of 2)

IMO

abbreviation for

text messaging in my opinion
International Maritime Organization
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