kayo

2 of 2

verb

kayoed; kayoing

Examples of kayo in a Sentence

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Noun
After a quick kayo in Game 1 of the ’53 World Series, in which he was removed by Dressen having given up four runs in the first inning, Erskine was at least well rested for his Game 3 start three days later. Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
Now the coronavirus, which has kayoed sports across America and forced many minor league teams to furlough workers, could wind up sealing the fate of the Bees, the pride and joy of Burlington, Iowa. NBC News, 27 Apr. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Noun

pronunciation of KO, abbreviation

First Known Use

Noun

1920, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kayo was in 1920

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Cite this Entry

“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kayo. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

kayo

1 of 2 noun
plural kayos

kayo

2 of 2 verb
kayoed; kayoing

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