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YOLO

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[yoh-loh] / ˈjoʊ loʊ /

interjection

1. You only live once! (used especially to rationalize impulsive or reckless behavior).

   I bought those expensive shoes I've been eying—YOLO!

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verb (used without object)

1. to engage in impulsive or reckless behavior with this sort of rationalization.

   We’ve been YOLOing all night.

Etymology

Origin of YOLO

First recorded in 1995–2000; but popularized by the Canadian rapper Drake in his song “The Motto”

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Example Sentences

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YOLO

But there’s a part of me that’s covetous of this bold, ubiquitous YOLO, that wishes I could summon this brand of fearlessness.

From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2021

On top of that, who among us, after the past year and a half, has been immune from a predominant sense of YOLO?

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2021

"YOLO" is an acronym that stands for the saying "you only live once."

From Fox News ● Jun. 26, 2021

Philosopher Nick Riggle meditates on the significance of YOLO, and why maybe living twice, or an infinite number of times, makes no difference to the value we place on adventure and risk-taking.

From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2019

Of particular interest will be the Republican race in Pennsylvania, which will award 71 delegates – more than any other state tonight – on a basis that can only be described as YOLO.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 26, 2016

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