kayo
4 synonyms 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).
Full origin of kayo →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.
