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Yahoo Meaning in English

word

/ˈjɑˌhu/
YAH-hoo
/jˈæhuː/
ya-HOO

释义

A yahoo is a loud, rude, or uncivilized person. The word can also refer to someone acting wildly or foolishly.

用法与细微差别

'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.

例句

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