inspo

American  

[in-spoh] / ˈɪn spoʊ /

noun

Informal.

plural

inspos

1. 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.

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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

“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

“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

“What was the creative thinking behind including a toddler bed? What’s the narrative? Who’s idea was this and where did they find this inspo? I’m disturbed,” one Instagram user commented on Gucci’s original post.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2022

For some truly special mid-mod inspo, these tips from five top mid-century experts will start you on your way.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2022