yo

Word has it that "yo" started in South Philadelphia, the Italian area.

However this could be because of the movie Rocky, in which he lives in South Philly and says "yo" a lot.

The real history might be out there, but so far, this is the best guess out there.

"Yo Adrian! We did it!"

by MagnumDB January 23, 2005

yo

Spanish Word For "I"

Yo bebo una coca-cola.

by Snipes1167 February 27, 2008

yo

a yoyo that doesn't come back.

person1: "hey, let's go beat up some people whose skin tone differs from ours!"

person2: "can do! right after i wind up this yo.."

by bobross October 24, 2010

yo

a word stolen from Philly natives!

YO, stop usin my word! You ain't from da hood!

by getoffmahdick July 14, 2003

yo

1)Used to get someone's attention

2)Used by white suburan kids to help them think they are cool while they wear throwback sports clothing that is too big for them.

3)A short word for "Hi" or "Hello."

1)Yo, foo why you scuff up my 20s with those stanky ass shoes.

2)Yo yo yo foos I be da hippest thang to come out of the suburbs.

3)Yo, what up?

by Damodi August 06, 2004

yo

a very old way of saying "yes" or "hey" was used by the early U.S. army as well.

general: time for roll call. steven?

steven: yo

by Mr. Dr. Prof. October 15, 2008

yo

1. Abbreviation of you or your.
2. Hey or hi.
3. Used as a replacement for words such as dude, man, bro.
4. Used to express interest or show agreement/acknowledgement.
5. Yelled to get someone's attention. Like 'Oi'.

1. Yo' best be backin right the fuck up.
It's yo' bong next.
2. Yo', what's up.
3. What's up yo'.
4. Dude 1 : Yo', that is sum fine-ass booty.
Dude 2 : Yo'.
5. Yo', over here man.

by Diego August 21, 2003