How to Pronounce "yahoos"
word
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɑˌhuz
British English
jˈæhuːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YAH-hooz
UK
ya-HOOZ
Listen in Context
The teacher asked the yahoos to quiet down in class.
A group of yahoos was shouting outside the window.
We don’t allow yahoos in this restaurant.
Those yahoos nearly ruined the party with their loud music.