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Main meanings of yo in English

: yo1yo2

yo1

Pronunciation /jəʊ/

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exclamation

informal

  • Used to greet someone, attract their attention, or express excitement.

    • ‘‘Yo, Ben!’ ‘Hey Eugene, I thought it was you.’’

Origin

Natural exclamation: first recorded in late Middle English.

Main meanings of yo in English

: yo1yo2

yo2

Pronunciation /jəʊ/

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pronoun

non-standard spelling of you
  • ‘yo go home, girl’

possessive determiner

non-standard spelling of your
  • ‘what did you do wit' yo money?’