ammo

[ˈæ.moʊ]
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Ammo is short for ammunition.

When we talk about ammo, most people think of bullets or shells used in guns. But it's also common to use ammo to refer to any sort of supplies that help something run smoothly, like food for animals or even fuel for a car. In gaming, players might collect ammo as a power-up to make their character stronger. The word is usually used in informal conversation and can be heard in movies, TV shows, and online content.

How common is "ammo"?

Word ammo is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • Ammunition.

verb

  • To load up on ammunition.

ammo up