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Cosmo

Cosmo

25 4.0
An informal name for a magazine about fashion and relationships
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkɑzmoʊ/
  • Informal
translation icon : Cosmo
  • No, I read it in Cosmo.
  • Cosmo quiz
  • Cosmo girl
  • read Cosmo

So it's kind of like a Cosmo, but for men.

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Cosmo main

Etymology

Cosmo is the short name for the magazine Cosmopolitan, which comes from Greek parts cosmo- meaning 'world' and -politan meaning 'citizen'. That's why the magazine aims at a modern, worldly view of life, style and relationships.