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yo

|yo|

B1

🇺🇸

/joʊ/

🇬🇧

/jəʊ/

greeting or attention

Etymology
Etymology Information

'yo' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'yo,' used as an exclamation.

Historical Evolution

'yo' has remained largely unchanged from its Middle English form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used as an exclamation, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a slang term for a person, often used in informal contexts.

What's up, yo?

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Pronoun 1

a colloquial term for 'I' or 'me' in some dialects.

Yo am going to the store.

Synonyms

Interjection 1

used to greet someone, attract attention, or express excitement.

Yo, how's it going?

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/03/19 16:36