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retro
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ret·ro  (rtr)
adj.
1. Retroactive: retro pay.
2. Involving, relating to, or reminiscent of things past; retrospective: "As is often the case in retro fashion, historical accuracy is somewhat beside the point" (New York Times).
n. pl. ret·ros
A fashion, decor, design, or style reminiscent of things past.

retro [ˈrɛtrəʊ]
n pl -ros
(Astronautics) short for retrorocket
adj
(Clothing & Fashion) denoting something associated with or revived from the past retro dressing retro fashion
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.retro - a fashion reminiscent of the pastretro - a fashion reminiscent of the past    
fashion - the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior
Adj.1.retro - affecting things past; "retroactive tax increase"; "an ex-post-facto law"; "retro pay"
retrospective - concerned with or related to the past; "retrospective self-justification"

retro
adjective old-time, old, former, past, period, antique, old-fashioned, nostalgia, old-world, bygone, of yesteryear original versions of today's retro looks
Translations
retro [ˈrɛtrəʊ]
adj [fashion, style, music, furniture] → rétro inv
the retro look → le look rétro
nrétro m
retro
n (= retrorocket)Bremsrakete f
adj
(Mus, Fashion) → Retro-; retro musicRetromusik f
(inf: = outdated) → retro (inf)


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uk for further details CAPTION(S): White oversized shades, pounds 5 from MKOne Front cover: oversized Autograph shades, pounds 25 at Mark's & Spencer; Victoria large retros, pounds 10 at ASOS; Aviator shades, pounds 12.
 
 
 
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