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Main definitions of yo in English

: yo1yo2

yo1

Pronunciation /yō/ /joʊ/

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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 definitions of yo in English

: yo1yo2

yo2

Pronunciation /yō/ /joʊ/

Translate yo into Spanish

pronoun

nonstandard spelling of you
  • ‘yo go home, girl’

possessive determiner

nonstandard spelling of your
  • ‘what did you do wit' yo money?’