"mysto" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more mysto [comparative], most mysto [superlative]
Etymology: From myst(ical) + -o. Compare mysto-magic. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|mystical|-o|alt1=myst(ical)}} myst(ical) + -o Head templates: {{en-adj}} mysto (comparative more mysto, superlative most mysto)
  1. (slang, dated) Mystical, mysterious, weird. Tags: dated, slang
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