Yahoos Meaning in English
word · lemma: yahoo
ˈjɑˌhuz
YAH-hooz
jˈæhuːz
ya-HOOZ
Definition
Uncultured, noisy, and disrespectful people; originally from the novel 'Gulliver's Travels', the word refers to people who act wild or behave badly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often derogatory; usually refers to groups acting rowdy or uncivilized, not for isolated rude acts. Largely used in American English, sometimes as humorous exaggeration. Not to be confused with 'Yahoo!' the company.
Spanish: brutos - salvajes - zopencosPortuguese (BR): bárbaros - brucutus - selvagensPortuguese (PT): bárbaros - selvagens - brutosChinese (Simplified): 粗鲁的人 - 野蛮人Chinese (Traditional): 粗魯的人 - 野蠻人Hindi: गंवार लोग - उजड्ड लोगArabic: همجٌ - برابرةBengali: অসভ্য লোক - উচ্ছৃঙ্খল দলRussian: хамы - дикариJapanese: 野蛮人 - 乱暴者Vietnamese: đám người thô lỗ - bọn náo loạnKorean: 난폭한 사람들 - 무례한 사람들Turkish: magandalar - kaba tiplerUrdu: اجڈ لوگ - بدتمیز لوگIndonesian: orang kasar - orang liar
Example Sentences
The teacher asked the yahoos to quiet down in class.
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A group of yahoos was shouting outside the window.
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We don’t allow yahoos in this restaurant.
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Those yahoos nearly ruined the party with their loud music.
natural
I can't believe the streets are full of yahoos after the game.
natural
Ignore those yahoos; let’s just enjoy our evening.
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