yo-ho-ho
Britishinterjection
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an exclamation to call attention
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another word for yo-heave-ho
Example Sentences
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In “Lincolnshire Posy” and in his yo-ho-ho “Lads of Wamphray” march, which opened the program, Grainger laid it on.
From Los Angeles Times
Even a “Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!” deserves to get resonant voicing.
From Washington Post
Case shot topgallant yo-ho-ho heave to jolly boat crow’s nest square-rigged.
From Seattle Times
The going does get mighty rough and tough, yo-ho-ho, as devious conspiracies advance to lethal swordfights and musket fire.
From Seattle Times
So much for yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.
From Washington Post
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