yo

Meanings

1. 1
   intj

   informal: a greeting or call used to attract someone's attention

   Yo, are you coming with us?

2. 2
   intj

   informal: an exclamation of surprise, excitement, or emphasis

   Yo, that was an incredible finish!

3. 3
   det

   nonstandard pronunciation spelling of your

   Take care of yo family and yo friends.

4. 4
   noun

   an abbreviation of years old, often written y.o.

   The form is intended for children aged ten yo and above.

The call is recorded in English from the Middle Ages and is related to forms meaning yes or used to hail someone. Its modern informal greeting became especially associated with Philadelphia and later spread widely through American popular culture.

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