Yo

an english slang word used to greet someone, get someone's attention, or to express some type of excitement or other emotion in a sentence. it is widely believed to have been invented by italian-americans living in southern Philadelphia.

ex. 1
yo (name), what's up?
ex. 2
yo! come here for a second.
ex. 3
*teacher taking attendance*
is (name) here today?
(name): yo.
ex. 4

that party last night was crazy, yo! I can't believe (name) chugged 4 beers!

by BIG_DADDY_J_6969 October 08, 2019

yo

hi

yo meaning hi!

by TheRealChocolatewaffle October 20, 2022

Yo

you

Him-Yo git over here
Me-Yo yo are a pompous prat
Him-Huh
Me-It means yo that you are a proud meanie
Him-Why'd yo call me that
Me-Cuz

by Angel White May 25, 2016

Yo

It is a way of saying hi and if your called Addison you probably say it a lot

Yo what up

by Skinny___penis November 06, 2019

yo

people say yo when they are unable to say ‘hello’ or ‘hi’ because of talking disabilities.

Boy: yo
Boy 2: what’s up dude

by uhtrippy June 17, 2021

YO

A cantonese substitute for curse words.

"YO! I lost in the battle again!"
"Gosh, you are so YO stupid"

by "This Username is in use" October 24, 2018

yo

A slang word

Yo! I just got a brand new car from the dealership!

by a_pretty_cool_cat March 03, 2024