schizo
[ skit-soh ]
/ ˈskɪt soʊ /
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noun, plural schiz·os.
a schizophrenic or schizoid person.
adjective
schizophrenic or schizoid.
crazy; wildly eccentric; lunatic.
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Origin of schizo
1940–45; by shortening; cf. -o
Other definitions for schizo (2 of 2)
schizo-
a combining form meaning “split,” used in the formation of compound words: schizogenetic.
Also especially before a vowel, schiz-.
Origin of schizo-
<Greek, combining form representing schízein to part, split
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How to use schizo in a sentence
The schizo CIA agent is back for more drone warfare and spycraft—this time, sans Brody and his frustratingly emo daughter.
‘Homeland’ Season 4: A Stripped-Down and Surprisingly Badass Return to Form|Marlow Stern|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEASTHis most famous role, of course, is that of the schizo narrator in David Fincher's 1998 film Fight Club.
They had to pry the pitiful schizo's fingers loose from the wood with a crow-bar and carry him off, still in his half-crouch.
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British Dictionary definitions for schizo (1 of 2)
schizo
/ (ˈskɪtsəʊ) taboo /
adjective
schizophrenic
noun plural -os
a schizophrenic person
British Dictionary definitions for schizo (2 of 2)
schizo-
before a vowel schiz-
combining form
indicating a cleavage, split, or divisionschizocarp; schizophrenia
Word Origin for schizo-
from Greek skhizein to split
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