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YOLO

American  

[yoh-loh] / ˈjoʊ loʊ /

interjection

1. You only live once! (used especially to rationalize impulsive or reckless behavior).

   I bought those expensive shoes I've been eying—YOLO!

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verb (used without object)

1. to engage in impulsive or reckless behavior with this sort of rationalization.

   We’ve been YOLOing all night.

Etymology

Origin of YOLO

First recorded in 1995–2000; but popularized by the Canadian rapper Drake in his song “The Motto”

Example Sentences

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YOLO

Stephanie Sala felt last year had a YOLO, or “you only live once,” feel to it.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2022

But there’s a part of me that’s covetous of this bold, ubiquitous YOLO, that wishes I could summon this brand of fearlessness.

From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2021

"YOLO" is an acronym that stands for the saying "you only live once."

From Fox News ● Jun. 26, 2021

The spirit of YOLO, then, might have nothing to do with living once, but rather about living at all.

From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2019

Of particular interest will be the Republican race in Pennsylvania, which will award 71 delegates – more than any other state tonight – on a basis that can only be described as YOLO.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 26, 2016