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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA classic string toy that spins down and back up.
Common pairings
spin a yoyo
yoyo trick
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Word forms
- Plural
- Yoyos, Yoyoes
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Etymology
Genericized trademark. Likely from Ilocano yóyo or another Philippine cognate.
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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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