noun

Yoyo

Yoyo (noun) means a toy consisting of two discs joined by an axle, with a string wound around it that lets the toy spin down and climb back up the hand. Example: “He can do tricks with a yoyo for hours.”

noun

A toy consisting of two discs joined by an axle, with a string wound around it that lets the toy spin down and climb back up the hand.

"He can do tricks with a yoyo for hours."

How to use Yoyo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA classic string toy that spins down and back up.

Common pairings

spin a yoyo yoyo trick

Word forms

Yoyos plural, Yoyoes plural

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Etymology

Genericized trademark. Likely from Ilocano yóyo or another Philippine cognate.

Rhymes for Yoyo

yo ryo Pyo Mayo boyo kayo toyo aiyo Tokyo Chiyo daimyo embryo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Yoyo” mean?

The word “Yoyo” means a toy consisting of two discs joined by an axle, with a string wound around it that lets the toy spin down and climb back up the hand. In plain terms, a classic string toy that spins down and back up.

How do you use “Yoyo” in a sentence?

Here is “Yoyo” used in a sentence: “He can do tricks with a yoyo for hours.”

What part of speech is “Yoyo”?

“Yoyo” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Yoyo?

"Yoyo" (noun) means a toy consisting of two discs joined by an axle, with a string wound around it that lets the toy spin down and climb back up the hand.

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