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==English==

===Alternative forms===
* {{l|en|agro}}

===Etymology===
From a {{clipping|en|aggravation|nocap=1}} + {{affix|en|-o|pos1=diminutive suffix}}, influenced by {{m|en|aggressive}}.

===Pronunciation===
* {{IPA|en|/ˈæɡ.ɹoʊ/|a=GenAm}}
* {{IPA|en|/ˈæɡ.ɹəʊ/|a=RP}}
* {{audio|en|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aggro.wav|a=Southern England}}
* {{audio|en|EN-AU ck1 aggro.ogg|a=AU}}
* {{audio|en|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-aggro.wav|a=US}}
* {{hyphenation|en|ag|gro}}

===Noun===
{{en-noun|-}}

# [[aggravation|Aggravation]]; [[bother]].
#* {{quote-text|en|year=2011|author=Helen DeWitt|title=Lightning Rods|page=25|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=sodBOcui61YC&pg=PA25&dq=%22aggro%22+-intitle:%22%22&hl=en&ei=UNavTvGLF8uImQWLo-2BAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCsQ6AEwADgy#v=onepage&q=%22aggro%22%20-intitle%3A%22%22&f=false|passage=But the thing to remember was that some women were prepared to provide an outlet, in ''spite'' of all the '''aggro''', if the money was right. And lots of guys were prepared to pay, in spite of the '''aggro'''. And what the '''aggro''' boiled down to, if you thought about it, was the shame of being known to be the person who had been involved.}}
# {{lb|en|chiefly|UK|Australia}} [[aggressive|Aggressive]] behaviour; loud, intimidating behaviour that convincingly threatens [[violence]] without necessarily actually becoming violent.
#: {{ux|en|Move along, lads; we don't want any '''aggro'''.}}
#* {{quote-text|en|year=1999|author=Eric Dunning|title=Sport Matters : Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence and Civilisation|page=162|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=xMVorY12iCQC&pg=PA162&dq=%22aggro%22+-intitle:%22%22&hl=en&ei=UNavTvGLF8uImQWLo-2BAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBDgy#v=onepage&q=%22aggro%22%20-intitle%3A%22%22&f=false|passage=That is the case because, according to Marsh, soccer hooliganism is one of Britain's principal forms of '''aggro'''. If it is true that there is an absence of '''aggro''' traditions in the USA — and there is a wealth of evidence which suggests that Marsh is wrong on this score — then it is reasoble to deduce from Marsh′s arguments that it is unlikely that phenomena such as soccer hooliganism could or ever will develop there.}}
#* {{quote-book|en|year=2011|author=Jake Arnott|title=The Long Firm|pageurl=http://books.google.com/books?id=vnDonSm2DB8C&pg=PT84&dq=%22aggro%22+-intitle:%22%22&hl=en&ei=AZGvTomuG-XdmAW1_8i1Ag&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CEMQ6AEwBTge#v=onepage&q=%22aggro%22%20-intitle%3A%22%22&f=false|page=unnumbered
|passage=‘We ain′t got a name yet. We′re into '''aggro'''.’<br>‘'''Aggro'''?’<br>‘Yeah, you know, aggression, aggravation. '''Aggro'''’.}}
# {{lb|en|gaming}} A measure of how [[belligerent]] a player is – a high value may inspire either avoidance or preemptive hostile action from enemies.
#* {{quote-book|en|year=2007|author=Bendik Stang; Morten A. Osterholt; Erik Hoftun|title=The Book of Games Volume 2: The Ultimate Reference on PC & Video Games|pageurl=http://books.google.com/books?id=NbBcVWfVCesC&pg=PA98&dq=%22aggro%22+-intitle:%22%22&hl=en&ei=AZGvTomuG-XdmAW1_8i1Ag&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CEsQ6AEwBzge#v=onepage&q=%22aggro%22%20-intitle%3A%22%22&f=false|page=98
|passage=To reduce one player's '''aggro''' level, the other must build up his own.}}
#* {{quote-journal|en|year=2008|month=April|journal=GameAxis Unwired|pageurl=http://books.google.com/books?id=u-oDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA54&dq=%22aggro%22+-intitle:%22%22&hl=en&ei=su6vTtuROq3FmQXgquSJAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCsQ6AEwADhG#v=onepage&q=%22aggro%22%20-intitle%3A%22%22&f=false|page=54
|passage=What isn't so gimmicky is the '''Aggro''' System, where you draw fire onto yourself by acting aggressive, while your partner sneaks off blindsiding distracted enemies. '''Aggro''' depends on how big your current weapon is and how often you act aggressive.}}
#* {{quote-book|en|year=2010|editors=Luke Cuddy; John Nordlinger|title=World of Warcraft and Philosophy: Wrath of the Philosopher King|pageurl=http://books.google.com/books?id=uf1WT3S76QYC&pg=PA187&dq=%22aggro%22+-intitle:%22%22&hl=en&ei=iomvTuO-F_CNmQXsoO2pAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CE4Q6AEwBzgK#v=onepage&q=%22aggro%22%20-intitle%3A%22%22&f=false|page=187
|passage=We asked for an ability to trasnfer{{sic}} our '''aggro''' to another player—were told that could cause some abuse.}}
# {{lb|en|gaming}} Hostile attention from an enemy that should target players with better defenses.
#: ''You just pulled '''aggro''' off the [[tank]] and wiped the [[raid]].''

====Derived terms====
{{col-auto|en|aggrotech}}

===Adjective===
{{en-adj}}

# {{lb|en|Australia|NZ|slang}} [[angry|Angry]].
#* {{quote-book|en|year=2011|author=Bill Noel.|title=The Marsh: A Folly Beach Mystery|pageurl=http://books.google.com/books?id=0AKtFqI7bt4C&pg=PA70&dq=%22aggro%22+-intitle:%22%22&hl=en&ei=su6vTtuROq3FmQXgquSJAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CFQQ6AEwCDhG#v=onepage&q=%22aggro%22%20-intitle%3A%22%22&f=false|page=70
|passage=“The Chuckster say you two be finding '''aggro''' idiot who kilt Long,” said Dude.<br>I thought I understood but looked at Charles for help.<br>“'''Aggro''' means pissed off.” translated Charles. He still hadn't cracked a smile. Tardiness made Charles '''aggro'''.}}
# {{lb|en|gaming}} Liable to attack without being attacked first (said of monsters).
# {{lb|en|[[TCG]]s|of a [[deck]]}} Designed for  [[aggressive]] play that seeks to defeat the opponent in the early stages of the game. {{lb|en|of a [[player]]}} Favoring such decks.
# {{lb|en|British|US|slang}} [[hardcore|Hardcore]], [[aggressive]].
#* {{quote-text|en|year=2005|author=Peta Tait|title=Circus Bodies: cultural identity in aerial performance|page=131|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=i5sFoq3G9PkC&pg=PA131&dq=%22aggro%22+-intitle:%22%22&hl=en&ei=1f-vTpPDObCZmQXxrrmUAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCsQ6AEwADgU#v=onepage&q=%22aggro%22%20-intitle%3A%22%22&f=false|passage=At the beginning of the twenty-first century the physically adept '''aggro''' femme had become a recurring motif in new circus and physical theatre.}}
#* {{quote-text|en|year=2013|author=Stewart Dean Ebersole|title=Barred for Life
|passage=Each Black Flag line-up had a personality and vibe. They were all totally '''aggro''' and totally rocking.}}

===Verb===
{{en-verb|pres_3sg2=aggroes}}

# {{lb|en|gaming|intransitive}} To become [[aggressive]] towards the [[player]]'s character.
#: {{ux|en|They'll '''aggro''' on you if you get too close.}}
# {{lb|en|gaming|transitive}} To cause (a non-player character) to become [[aggressive]] towards the [[player]]'s character.
#: {{ux|en|I '''aggroed''' the enderman by looking in its eyes, and it killed me.}}

{{trans-top|to make a non-player character hostile towards one}}
* Catalan: {{t+|ca|irritar}}
* French: {{t+|fr|provoquer}}
* Italian: {{t+|it|provocare}}, {{t+|it|aggravare}}
* Latin: {{t|la|faciō fīre hostilis}}, {{t|la|faciō īrāscī}}
* Portuguese: {{t+|pt|agravar}}, {{t+|pt|provocar}}, {{t+|pt|abusar}}
* Spanish: {{t+|es|provocar}}, {{t+|es|agravar}}, {{t+|es|irritar}}
{{trans-bottom}}

===Anagrams===
* {{anagrams|en|a=aggor|Gogar}}

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