2006-10-03 07:24:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Retro, short for retrospective, is a modern term used to describe things from a bygone era. It is often used in a positive sense, referring to quirky or attractive products that are no longer available. For example, "Retro fashion" or "Retro Chic" may consist of outdated styles, such as tie-dyed shirts from the 1960s, or poodle skirts from the 1950s. A love of retro objects (things from the past) is called retrophilia.
2006-10-03 07:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by SAM M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
retro can also mean retroactive. For example say you are told today that you are getting a raise effective September 1st. Your boss may retro it on your upcoming check because you didn't actually recieve the increase on your Sept pay.
2006-10-03 14:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sara G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
retro means created from the past such as retro fashion. Meaning was popular in the past and is popular again.
2006-10-03 14:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to add here that " Retro " in Italian means backward .
2006-10-03 16:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by citizen high 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking up the word retrospective in the dictionary
2006-10-04 22:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by izumi c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋