plural yo-yos
1
: a thick grooved double disk with a string attached to its center axle that is made to fall and rise to the hand by unwinding and rewinding on the string
2
: a condition or situation marked by regular fluctuations from one extreme to another
3
: a stupid or foolish person
: shifting back and forth or up and down uncertainly or unexpectedly
yo-yoed; yo-yoing
: to move from one position to another repeatedly : fluctuate
the stock price yo-yoed
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Noun
Examples of yo-yo in a Sentence
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PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
The event features a stunt show by the BMX Freestyle Team from 1 to 3 p.m. The General Yo Competition Team of competitive yo-yo masters will demonstrate tricks from noon to 2 p.m. There will also be bubble making, face painting and other activities.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
This yo-yo effect can negatively impact the psychological safety of the team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Saturday is kids day at the ranch, with bubble-making, professional yo-yo competitors, face painting and BMX performances.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The star has long been vocal about struggles with her weight and appearance, speaking publicly about yo-yo and fad dieting.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Izzo’s team, meanwhile, has been a yo-yo since beginning the season ranked in the top five of both polls.
—Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 30 Jan. 2024
Jim Regan Carlsbad Chip and dip UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond got played like a yo-yo when Chip Kelly left for Ohio State.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2024
There will also be vendor booths, live entertainment, food and drink and opportunities to meet with other yo-yo lovers.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
Noun
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The minds behind Sonic Mania go 3D in this new platformer that revolves around a giant yo-yo.
—PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
The event features a stunt show by the BMX Freestyle Team from 1 to 3 p.m. The General Yo Competition Team of competitive yo-yo masters will demonstrate tricks from noon to 2 p.m. There will also be bubble making, face painting and other activities.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
This yo-yo effect can negatively impact the psychological safety of the team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Saturday is kids day at the ranch, with bubble-making, professional yo-yo competitors, face painting and BMX performances.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The star has long been vocal about struggles with her weight and appearance, speaking publicly about yo-yo and fad dieting.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Izzo’s team, meanwhile, has been a yo-yo since beginning the season ranked in the top five of both polls.
—Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 30 Jan. 2024
Jim Regan Carlsbad Chip and dip UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond got played like a yo-yo when Chip Kelly left for Ohio State.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2024
There will also be vendor booths, live entertainment, food and drink and opportunities to meet with other yo-yo lovers.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Yo-yo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yo-yo. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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