Yo: meaning, definitions and examples
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yo
[ joส ]
casual greeting
Yo is an informal way to greet someone or to get their attention. It is commonly used among friends and in casual conversations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Yo, what's up?
- I saw you at the party, yo!
- Yo, check this out!
- Hey yo, you coming?
- Yo, did you hear the news?
Translations
Translations of the word "yo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น eu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช ich
๐ฎ๐ฉ saya
๐บ๐ฆ ั
๐ต๐ฑ ja
๐ฏ๐ต ็ง
๐ซ๐ท je
๐ช๐ธ yo
๐น๐ท ben
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุง
๐จ๐ฟ jรก
๐ธ๐ฐ ja
๐จ๐ณ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ jaz
๐ฎ๐ธ รฉg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ yo
Etymology
The term 'yo' originated in the late 19th century in the American English vernacular. It is believed to have roots in the use of 'yo' as a call or shout, derived from older expressions such as 'yonder' or 'yea'. Initially, 'yo' was primarily used as an exclamation to draw attention, often in a playful or informal context. Over the years, it has evolved into a popular greeting among youth and in various subcultures, particularly in urban environments. The usage of 'yo' has been influenced by hip-hop culture and has become an integral part of casual communication in many English-speaking communities.