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Definition of inspo

inspo

/ˈɪn.spoʊ/
in · spo
Plural:inspos
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inspo Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Something or someone that serves as a source of creative ideas, aesthetic models, or personal motivation, especially in fashion, interior design, or lifestyle contexts (informal shortening of inspiration).

Example

"She saved dozens of photos of minimalist kitchens to her mood board for renovation inspo."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in informal spoken English, social media, and lifestyle media (often in compounds like 'fitspo' or 'outfit inspo'); avoid in formal or academic writing, where 'inspiration' is required.

• Nearby Words

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inspiringly
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Word Origin & Etymology

Emerged in the late 20th century (originally in Australian English before spreading globally via internet culture) by clipping 'inspiration' and adding the colloquial suffix '-o'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inspo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inspo
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