yo

¹

[ yoh ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation to get someone's attention, express excitement, greet someone, etc.)
2. here; present: used especially in answer to a roll call.

y.o.

²

abbreviation for

1. year old; years old.

yo

/ jəʊ /

sentence substitute

1. an expression used as a greeting, to attract someone's attention, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of yo¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Word History and Origins

Origin of yo¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

"He knew this was a bubbling issue, and so his idea was to bring together a symposium," says Fab 5 Freddy, who was hosting Yo!

From BBC

“I know I’m a public figure and I’m Keke Palmer and ‘It’s yo’ girl!’” she says, putting on an upbeat voice.

From Los Angeles Times

“I said a prayer: Fernando, por favor, no-no-no me molestes, yo tengo miedo. Wait until we get up there and we’ll joke around, but don’t mess around with my house. I was scared.”

From Los Angeles Times

When I heard “hologram,” I was like, “Yo, I love tech, so say no more‍—I’m there.”

From Slate

While we were waiting, I said, “Let me share something as well” because I love sharing music and I played the song “Divine Intervention” from my album, and they were like “Yo, man. Wow.”

From Los Angeles Times