choco

noun

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable)Clipping of chocolate.

   “CHOCO MAYO CAKE In this chocolate cake, mayonnaise is substituted for the butter. Good.”

   “Vision is a 2.7% sodium-fluoride containing prophylaxis paste available in 12 oz. jars or boxes of 225 individual cups. Three flavors (fruit punch, cool mint, or choco-mint) are available.”

   “She used to make choco pudding only for me whenever I went.”

   ““D, you’ve had a weak spot for hot chocolate since you were small. You used to call it ‘choco-treat.’””

2. (Australia, countable, obsolete)A militiaman or conscript; chocolate soldier.

   “I've a letter here to hand, Saying Chockos, Yanks and Refugees Have overrun the land.”

   “In the second war, militiamen and conscripts generally were called chocos, […] in a tribute to them the Sydney “Sun” headed a leader on 2 September 1942: “Chocos with Hard Centres”.”

3. (Australia, countable, slang)An army reservist.
4. (Australia, countable, slang)A person with dark skin tone.

   “Our ethnic minorities whether they be oil slicks, chockos or slopies have certainly given a new dimension to the Australian businessman’s lunch.”

   “And it’s better than ending up with the latest dag her Mum’s lined up. This one's called Petro. He’s a big choc, you know really woggy”

   “‘I reckon we’ll call you Choco,’ said the Rat. “With – that tan of yours.’”