noun

gogo

GOH-goh

Gogo (noun) means a stretchy fabric band used to tie back or bunch up hair. Example: “She wrapped a gogo twice around her ponytail before the game.”

noun

A stretchy fabric band used to tie back or bunch up hair.

"She wrapped a gogo twice around her ponytail before the game."

An informal word for grandmother or an elderly woman, used mainly in southern African English.

"The children ran to greet their gogo at the gate."

How to use gogo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context: either a stretchy hair tie, or (in southern African English) an affectionate word for grandmother.

When to use it

The "grandmother" sense is regional to southern Africa and carries warm, familiar tone.

Word forms

gogos plural, gogos plural

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Etymology

The "grandmother" sense comes from Zulu ugogo, meaning grandmother; the hair-band sense is a separate, unrelated use of the same spelling.

Rhymes for gogo

Togo logo pogo Bogo mogo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gogo” mean?

The word “gogo” means a stretchy fabric band used to tie back or bunch up hair. In plain terms, depending on context: either a stretchy hair tie, or (in southern African English) an affectionate word for grandmother.

How do you pronounce “gogo”?

“Gogo” is pronounced GOH-goh (/ˈɡoʊɡoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gogo” in a sentence?

Here is “gogo” used in a sentence: “She wrapped a gogo twice around her ponytail before the game.”

What part of speech is “gogo”?

“Gogo” is a noun.

How many meanings does “gogo” have?

“Gogo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stretchy fabric band used to tie back or bunch up hair.