Traditional
Still common
Definition
Nickname for Milo or Mills.
Example Sentence
"Millo's a ripper bloke."
Where "Millo" Comes From
Milo or the surname Mills takes the familiar "-o" ending, another example of the pattern applying just as easily to a surname as to a first name.
Whether it's a nickname for the classic Aussie chocolate malt drink's namesake or a bloke's own surname, the "-o" formula does the same work either way.
How Aussies Actually Use It
A casual, friendly nickname among mates for anyone named Milo or Mills — used without much thought, the way most "-o" nicknames get adopted.
It carries the same laid-back, easy-going energy common across the whole family of Aussie nicknames.
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