"nepo" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Clipping of nepotism, probably after nepo baby. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|nepotism}} Clipping of nepotism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nepo (uncountable)
  1. (slang, usually attributively) Clipping of nepotism. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, attributive, clipping, slang, uncountable, usually Alternative form of: nepotism Derived forms: nepo baby, nepo friend, nepo kid
    Sense id: en-nepo-en-noun-ulXkPHMA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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