kayo

[ key-oh, key-oh; verb key-oh ]

noun

plural: kayoskayoed kayoing

1. KO.

kayo

/ ˈkeɪˈəʊ /

noun

1. boxing another term for knockout

verb

1. boxing another term for knock out See knockout

Word History and Origins

Origin of kayo¹

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

Word History and Origins

Origin of kayo¹

C20: from the initial letters of knock out

Example Sentences

One of the sauces kept in squeeze bottles is ketchup and another is kayo, a pink ketchup-mayo blend.

From New York Times

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