Creo

adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Clipping of creationist. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang

    "Nelson is just about the only creationist who makes some effort at presenting his ideas in legitimate scientific venues, but Pharyngula does a good job of showing why creo's don't do well in such situations."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Clipping of creationist. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable, slang

    "[comment #128 by "raven"] In the hotbed of creo nonsense, the USA, acceptance of the fact of evolution runs around 99% among relevant scientists."

Example

More examples

"Nelson is just about the only creationist who makes some effort at presenting his ideas in legitimate scientific venues, but Pharyngula does a good job of showing why creo's don't do well in such situations."

Etymology

Possibly a backformation of neo-creo.

Related phrases

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