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Pronunciation / Transliteration: yo-ho
"La tripulación gritó 'yo-ho' al celebrar su victoria."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A call used by sailors, often to express joy or to attract attention.
"The crew shouted 'yo-ho' as they celebrated their successful voyage." - 2
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.
"The children yelled 'yo-ho' as they boarded the pirate ship at the amusement park."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'yo-ho' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, likely as a nautical call or cheer among sailors. It is thought to be an imitation of the sound made when hauling ropes or sails, reflecting the maritime culture of the time.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Yo-ho" is said worldwide
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yo-ho
Transliteration: yo-ho
"Les marins ont crié 'yo-ho' en célébrant."
yo-ho
Transliteration: yo-ho
"Die Crew rief 'yo-ho', als sie den Erfolg feierten."
yo-ho
Transliteration: yo-ho
"I marinai hanno gridato 'yo-ho' durante la festa."
yo-ho
Transliteration: yo-ho
"La tripulación gritó 'yo-ho' al celebrar su victoria."
yo-ho
Transliteration: yo-ho
"A tripulação gritou 'yo-ho' em comemoração."
यो-हो
Transliteration: yo-ho
"नाविकों ने जश्न मनाते हुए 'यो-हो' कहा।"
哟呵
Transliteration: yō hē
"船员们欢呼着说'哟呵'。"
요호
Transliteration: yo-ho
"선원들이 '요호'라고 외쳤다."
ヨーホー
Transliteration: yōhō
"乗組員は「ヨーホー」と叫びました。"
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