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yogi

YOH-gee

Yogi (noun) means a person who practices or teaches yoga. Example: “The yogi led the class through a series of slow stretches.”

noun
1
A person who practices or teaches yoga.
"The yogi led the class through a series of slow stretches."
verb
1
To coax or gently persuade someone into giving you something, such as food, without directly asking.
"He tried to yogi a spare sandwich off his coworker."

How to use yogi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually a person devoted to yoga practice; informally, it can also mean to sweet-talk someone out of something.

Word forms

yogied past tense, yogied past tense, yogis plural, yogis singular, yogis singular

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Etymology

From Hindi and Sanskrit "yogin," meaning one who practices yoga, from the same root that gives us "yoke" and "join."

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

What does “yogi” mean?

The word “yogi” means a person who practices or teaches yoga. In plain terms, usually a person devoted to yoga practice; informally, it can also mean to sweet-talk someone out of something.

How do you pronounce “yogi”?

“Yogi” is pronounced YOH-gee (/ˈjoʊɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “yogi” in a sentence?

Here is “yogi” used in a sentence: “The yogi led the class through a series of slow stretches.”

What part of speech is “yogi”?

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

Where does the word “yogi” come from?

The word “yogi” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi and Sanskrit "yogin," meaning one who practices yoga, from the same root that gives us "yoke" and "join.".

How many meanings does “yogi” have?

“Yogi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who practices or teaches yoga.

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