yo
[ yoh ]
/ yoʊ /
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.
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Origin of yo
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Definition for yo (2 of 2)
y.o.
year old; years old.
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British Dictionary definitions for yo
yo
/ (jəʊ) /
sentence substitute
an expression used as a greeting, to attract someone's attention, etc
Word Origin for yo
C20: of unknown origin
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