yo-ho

[ yoh-hoh ]

interjection

1. (used as a call or shout to attract attention, accompany effort, etc.)

verb (used without object)

, yo-hoed, yo-ho·ing.

1. to shout “yo-ho!”

Word History and Origins

Origin of yo-ho¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

At that moment a couple of sailors began to haul at the rope run through the block; it tightened, and with a cheery “Yo-ho!”

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If they wavered, the shrill and terrible "Yo-ho-e-hee" of their leader gave them new courage.

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Oh, Charley would a sailor be,And live for aye on the bright blue sea—Yo ho!

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But just as the sun was setting he suddenly heard a most tremendous Yo ho!

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If the occupant of a boat was questioned, and his "Yo-ho" did not sound familiar, he would be "towed" to the station.

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