What Does Yo Mean?
In a text, "Yo" is a casual and informal greeting, widely used in online and in-person interactions. It is often used to get someone's attention or to initiate a conversation, similar to saying "Hey" or "Hi." For example:
- Yo, what's up?
- Yo, how're you?
- Yo, check this out!
- Yo, did you hear about the fight?
- Yo, I got your message.
- Yo, thanks for the help!
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When I write Yo, I mean this:
"Yo" is a casual and informal greeting.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:| Yo | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Hello or Hi |
| Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
An Academic Look at Yo
"Yo" is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.
Example of Yo Used in a Text
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