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kayo

4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for kayo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A knockout blow in boxing.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

knock out knock cold

How to use kayo

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

win by kayo kayo punch kayoed in round two

Informal sports slang, mostly used in boxing writeups and casual speech.

Etymology

A spelled-out form of the letters "KO" (knockout).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kayo” mean?

The word “kayo” means a knockout blow in boxing. In plain terms, a knockout, or to knock someone out — boxing slang spelled out from the letters K.O.

How do you use “kayo” in a sentence?

Here is “kayo” used in a sentence: “He won the fight by a kayo in the second round.”

What part of speech is “kayo”?

Depending on how it is used, “kayo” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “kayo” have?

“Kayo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a knockout blow in boxing.

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