How to Pronounce "kayo"
word
keɪˈoʊ
kay-OH
ˈkeɪ.əʊ
KAY-oh
Definition
In informal English, especially in boxing, 'kayo' means to knock someone out so that they fall to the ground and cannot continue. More generally, it can mean to defeat or stun someone completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
keɪˈoʊ
British English
ˈkeɪ.əʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kay-OH
UK
KAY-oh
Listen in Context
The boxer delivered a strong punch and scored a kayo.
He managed to kayo his rival in the first round.
A sudden uppercut could kayo any fighter.
He walked right into that hook and got totally kayoed.