How to Pronounce "yahoo"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjɑˌhu/
British English
/jˈæhuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YAH-hoo
UK
ya-HOO
Listen in Context
The crowd acted like yahoos during the game.
Don’t be a yahoo at dinner; use your manners.
They laughed loudly like yahoos in class.
Who let these yahoos into the party?