inspo

American

[in-spoh] / ˈɪn spoʊ /

noun

Informal.

plural

inspos

an inspiring influence; a motivator or inspiration: She's been a fashion inspo to us all.

I need some inspo for a Halloween costume.
She's been a fashion inspo to us all.

Etymology

Origin of inspo

First recorded in 2005–10; shortening and alteration of inspiration ( def. ), perhaps formed on the model of thinspo ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“I get outfit inspo from online and then I come into the stores to buy,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

As he put it, he wasn’t trying to post inspo videos on Instagram or be a fitness maven like Billy Blanks or fictional boxer Apollo Creed, he just wanted to kick the diabetes.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

“True Spirit” streamlines and sanitizes her impressive real-life feat, which began in October 2009, into pure inspo fuel, recounting Watson’s maritime journey without ever turning grim for long.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023

JJ: Darian, how did you come up with inspo for your hair today?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Be sure to check out our perfect autumnal fondue recipe for some melty-cheese inspo.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2021

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