Definition & Meaning of "devo"in English

What does "devo" mean in Australian slang?

In Australian slang, "devo" means extremely upset, disappointed, or devastated. It is used in informal speech, especially among younger speakers, to describe a strong emotional reaction to bad news, failure, or something not going as expected. The term became popular in modern Australian (and broader English-speaking youth) slang as a shortened form of "devastated," typically used in casual conversation, texting, and social media. It is an abbreviated clipping of the original word rather than a separate lexical formation.