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Is demo short for demolish or demolition? Is it a common usage?

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I had a conversation with an American fellow. He kept using the word 'demo' referring to the structral changes of a building.

'Demo' is usually short for demonstration, isn't it? Does 'demo' pronounce the same in two different usages mentioned here?

Danyoo · Accepted Answer

MeantolearnIs demo short for demolish or demolition? Is it a common usage?
Most common usage is at an auto dealership where they have a demo at a discounted price. In this sense a demo is short for demonstration model, where the sales person took a brand new car and drove around. So it is not a used model, but probably has a few thousand miles on it.

I had a conversation with an American fellow. He kept using the word 'demo' referring to the structral changes of a building.
In this case, it sounds like this is more of a jargon used in your particular trade.

'Demo' is usually short for demonstration, isn't it? Does 'demo' pronounce the same in two different usages mentioned here? Yes it is, such as an organized riot against the government. They are pronounced the same way -- DEH MOE.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

I've never heard 'demo' used for anything except a demonstration.

But perhaps people in the demolition business might use it as part of their particular jargon.

Best wishes, Clive

Meantolearn · Answer

Thanks, folks.

Pieanne · Answer

For what it's worth, I've seen it used as short for French "démonstration", which shows how things work. I guess it must be "Frenglish Internet" language

Anonymous · Answer

In the construction trades the term "demo" or "demoed" is jargon for demolish or demolition. It us not a shortened form of demonstration. In construction the word for demonstration would be "model" or "mock up".

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