Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yo-ho
interjection
/ˈjoʊ.hoʊ/
Definition
A cheerful cry often associated with pirates and sailors, used to express joviality or excitement.
Examples
- As they hoisted the sails, all the sailors shouted, ‘Yo-ho!’
- ‘Yo-ho, me hearties!’ the captain called as they embarked on their adventure.
Meaning
Yo-ho is an exclamation often used in nautical contexts, especially by pirates, to convey a sense of joy or to cheer.
Synonyms
- ho-ho
- heave-ho
- yar
