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yo-yo

The word “yo-yo” has 2 syllables: yo-yo

It's pronounced as /ˈjoʊˌjoʊ/

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In the thesaurus, “yo-yo” has 396 synonyms and 60 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yo-yo along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for yo-yo

Antonyms for yo-yo

Meanings of yo-yo

  • noun
    1. A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.
    2. A volatile market that moves up and down.
    3. Someone who vacillates.
    4. A cloth rosette formed by gathering the outside edge of a circle of fabric in toward the centre using a running stitch.
    5. A foolish, annoying or incompetent person.
  • verb
    1. To vacillate; to move up and down.

Example Sentences

  • Yo-yo tricks require precision and skill to master.
  • He entertained the children at the party by performing impressive yo-yo tricks.
  • She carries her yo-yo everywhere, always ready to show off her latest moves.
  • The yo-yo competition drew contestants from all over the country.
  • After a few failed attempts, he finally managed to get the yo-yo to sleep.

On this page you'll find 456 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yo-yo, such as: Renaissance man, about-face, act reciprocally, agree, airhead, alter, alternate.

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