Mo - What Is Mo Short For?

Modus operandi

MO is short for the Latin phrase modus operandi, which translates to "method of operation." It refers to the distinctive manner in which a person or group consistently approaches tasks or achieves goals. It is also a common term used in various contexts, both in person and online.

Professionals in law enforcement and criminal investigations often use MO to describe an individual's repeated behaviors or tactics to identify them. For example, a detective may discover that a burglar's MO includes entering through unlocked windows and targeting upper-middle-class neighborhoods during the holidays.

People also use MO outside of crime-related contexts, like when describing a person's habitual way of doing things, whether in work, personal life, or hobbies. For example, your coworker's MO might involve tackling the most challenging tasks first or maintaining an ultra-organized to-do list.

Example

You could just tell her you like her No, that's not my MO

Related Slang

COA	Course of action
biz	Business
MYOB	Mind your own business
NOYB	None of your business
TCB	Taking care of business
DWISNWID	Do what I say, not what I do
ROTS	Right on the spot
RTFMM	Read the flippin' manual, moron
FAQ	Frequently Asked Questions
Netiquette	Internet ettiquette

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Mo is an abbreviated form of "more," most often used by teenagers. The abbreviation was made popular by rappers like Notorious B.I.G with his song, "Mo Money Mo Problems."

Mo is helpful when texting and chatting online because it shaves off two letters. However, mo and more are both only one syllable when said out loud. So if someone says it he is just trying to sound cool.

Example

Hey Brian, I need some mo cherry coke up in my cup You sound so stupid

Michael Scott is all about the mo abbreviation

Related Slang

moar	More
nemore	Anymore
BWTM	But wait, there's more
LFM	Looking for more
LF1M	Looking for one more
u	You
r	Are

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