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Origin of yo-yo
First recorded in 1915–20; of undetermined origin; possibly from Ilocano yóyo or a related language as the name of a Philippine toy
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British Dictionary definitions for yo-yo
yo-yo
/ (ˈjəʊjəʊ) /
noun plural -yos
a toy consisting of a spool attached to a string, the end of which is held while it is repeatedly spun out and reeled in
US and Canadian slang a stupid person, esp one who is easily manipulated
verb yo-yos, yo-yoing or yo-yoed (intr)
informal to change repeatedly from one position to another; fluctuate
adjective
informal changing repeatedly; fluctuating
Word Origin for yo-yo
from Filipino yo yo, come come, a weapon consisting of a spindle attached to a thong
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