retro

an adjective describing something from the past, usually anywhere from the 20's to the 80's.

My Grandmother's sweater is mad retro.

by Dina Peone July 18, 2003

retro

A contemporary object or style containing elements of, but not replicating, an object or style from a previous era.

Have you seen those new cars with the retro look?

by swotty October 14, 2003

retro

pertaining to something from the past (in a nostalgic way)

He is obsessed with retro fashion.

by Light Joker September 01, 2005

retro

An article of usualy clothing that resembles a style from the past. Can also be other items or decorations.

oh my gawwwd! i like LOVE your earings! theyre so retro!

by randiLOVESryan July 05, 2005

retroed

some one who gone retro.

"whoa dude! you retroed ureself."

by popo-chan July 01, 2005

retro

A person (man or woman) who does not trim or shave their public area. The term "retro" tends to elicit mental imagery of hirsute 70s porn stars.

"I went to go down on this hot girl, but had to stop when I couldn't find the goods through her bush. Damn, she was retro."

by Mike N. Ikes August 18, 2009

retro

going backwards or in reverse, back to a previous era in style or appearance; from the Sputnik-Space Race Era ... retro rockets, firing retro rockets enabled a space craft to break orbit and return to the gravitational pull of the earth for re- entry

Now firing retro rockets. Roger, Mission Control!

by Frankie & Johnny April 08, 2005