Yahoo Meaning in English
word
/ˈjɑˌhu/
YAH-hoo
/jˈæhuː/
ya-HOO
Definition
A yahoo is a loud, rude, or uncivilized person. The word can also refer to someone acting wildly or foolishly.
Usage & Nuances
'Yahoo' is very informal, often used jokingly or insultingly to describe someone behaving wildly or rudely. Most commonly found in literature (from 'Gulliver's Travels') or as a playful insult. Not to be confused with the tech company, though both share the name.
Spanish: patán - bárbaroPortuguese (BR): bronco - bárbaroPortuguese (PT): bronco - selvagemChinese (Simplified): 粗野的人 - 野蛮人Chinese (Traditional): 粗野的人 - 野蠻人Hindi: गंवार - असभ्य व्यक्तिArabic: همجي - جاهلBengali: অসভ্য লোক - অবিনীত ব্যক্তিRussian: грубиян - невежаJapanese: 野蛮人 - 無作法な人Vietnamese: kẻ thô lỗ - người cư xử hoang dãKorean: 무례한 사람 - 난폭한 사람Turkish: kaba adam - magandaUrdu: بدتمیز آدم - اجڈIndonesian: orang kasar - orang liar
Example Sentences
The crowd acted like yahoos during the game.
basic
Don’t be a yahoo at dinner; use your manners.
basic
They laughed loudly like yahoos in class.
basic
Who let these yahoos into the party?
natural
Stop acting like a yahoo—we’re in public!
natural
Every group has at least one yahoo who ruins the fun for everyone else.
natural