Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yahoo
noun
/ˈjæhuː/
Definition
A yahoo is a rude, noisy, or violent person. It can also refer to someone who is considered unsophisticated or boorish.
Examples
- He acted like a yahoo during the meeting, interrupting everyone.
- They called him a yahoo because of his lack of manners.
Meaning
In general use, it describes an uncouth individual who is loud or aggressive. The term gained popularity through literature, particularly in Jonathan Swift’s ‘Gulliver’s Travels’.
Synonyms
- boor
- oaf
- dolt
- lout
