yo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: yo'
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A greeting similar to hi.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Yo Paulie! How's it going?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An interjection similar to hey.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An expression of surprise or excitement.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “yo” mean?
A greeting similar to hi.
Is “yo” formal or informal?
yo is generally slang.