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yo-ho

[ yoh-hoh ]

interjection

  1. (used as a call or shout to attract attention, accompany effort, etc.)


verb (used without object)

, yo-hoed, yo-ho·ing.
  1. to shout “yo-ho!”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of yo-ho1

First recorded in 1760–70
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Example Sentences

At that moment a couple of sailors began to haul at the rope run through the block; it tightened, and with a cheery “Yo-ho!”

If they wavered, the shrill and terrible "Yo-ho-e-hee" of their leader gave them new courage.

Oh, Charley would a sailor be,And live for aye on the bright blue sea—Yo ho!

But just as the sun was setting he suddenly heard a most tremendous Yo ho!

If the occupant of a boat was questioned, and his "Yo-ho" did not sound familiar, he would be "towed" to the station.

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