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yo

[ yoh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

interjection

(used as an exclamation to get someone's attention, express excitement, greet someone, etc.)
here; present: used especially in answer to a roll call.

y.o.

abbreviation for

year old; years old.

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sentence substitute

an expression used as a greeting, to attract someone's attention, etc

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Origin of yo¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

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Origin of yo¹

C20: of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

“I said, ‘Yo, let’s talk later,’” Smith recounted to former NBA player Gilbert Arenas and his cohosts.

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“Yeah, he knows the game a lot, but for him, he can use a guy that’s, ‘Yo, did you see that right there?

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Seven years later, Yo Yo Honey Singh is back - with a new album and an ongoing music tour, claiming to be a changed man after a prolonged battle with drug abuse and mental health struggles.

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I wanna get your money back and all of us were like, ‘Yo, he’s gonna get killed like this guy’s fire!’

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That same year he released “Beat’n Down Yo Block,” his debut album.

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More About Yo

What is a basic definition of yo?

Yo is an interjection that is used for getting someone’s attention, greeting someone, or expressing strong feelings. Yo is also used to mean “here” or “present,” as in response to a roll call.

Yo is a very flexible interjection that is used similarly to hey. The specific meaning of yo depends on the context it is used in. Yo is most often used informally and wouldn’t be used in formal writing that isn’t quotes or dialogue.

Real-life examples: You might greet a pal with a friendly “Yo!” Or you might try to get the attention of a distracted driver with an angry “Yo!”
Used in a sentence: Yo, Teddy! How is it going?

Yo is also used to mean “here” or “present,” especially in response to someone calling your name.

Real-life examples: It might be too casual to say yo when your teacher reads your name during roll call, but your basketball coach probably won’t mind. And when someone asks who in a group wants pizza, you can definitely raise your hand and say “Yo!” to mean that you do.

Where does yo come from?

The first records of yo date back to around 1375. It originally comes from Middle English.

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What are some synonyms for yo?

How is yo used in real life?

Yo is a common interjection that is often used to call someone’s attention.

Yo what is your problem! Suddenly acting all so cold

— Hareny (@harenyyy)

I think if I was a cab driver & my fare yelled “Yo, homes, smell ya later!” at me, I wouldn’t care for it.

— Luka Tate (@lukatate)

NEW CUDI ON THE 11th, LET'S GET TO HUMMING YO

— That Ain't The DJ, That's My DJ (@CoryTownes)

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Is yo used correctly in the following sentence?

Yo, would you turn off the music so I can get some sleep?

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