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yo-ho
[ yoh-hoh ]
interjection
- (used as a call or shout to attract attention, accompany effort, etc.)
verb (used without object)
, yo-hoed, yo-ho·ing.
- 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!”
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If they wavered, the shrill and terrible "Yo-ho-e-hee" of their leader gave them new courage.
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Oh, Charley would a sailor be,And live for aye on the bright blue sea—Yo ho!
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But just as the sun was setting he suddenly heard a most tremendous Yo ho!
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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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