Meaning of the word yoyo in English
What does yoyo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
yoyo
US /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/
UK /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/
Noun
1.
a toy consisting of a pair of disks with a deep groove between them in which a string is attached and wound, that can be made to go up and down by a flick of the wrist
Example:
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The child was playing with a colorful yoyo.
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He performed some impressive tricks with his yoyo.
2.
a person who changes their mind or behavior frequently, often in an unpredictable way
Example:
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He's such a yoyo, one day he wants to quit his job, the next he's planning his promotion.
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Her emotions go up and down like a yoyo.
Verb
to fluctuate or move up and down, often unpredictably
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The stock market continued to yoyo throughout the day.
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His weight tends to yoyo, going up and down by several pounds.