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Yahoos Meaning in English

word · lemma: yahoo

ˈjɑˌhuz
YAH-hooz
jˈæhuːz
ya-HOOZ

Definición

Uncultured, noisy, and disrespectful people; originally from the novel 'Gulliver's Travels', the word refers to people who act wild or behave badly.

Uso & Matices

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.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

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.

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Ignore those yahoos; let’s just enjoy our evening.

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