The Authoritative Dictionary of “Yo”

The reference guide that you all have been waiting for! This dictionary defines clearly the twenty-five different standard meanings of the word.

If you thought that this word is simple, prepare to be enlightened. If you are confused about how to interpret a word with so many different meanings, let me just clarify that you can usually figure out how it's being used by the tone of voice, facial expression, context of situation, and relational context. For example, two friends would not use the word “yo” to mean #11, etc.

1. Hi

2. Hi!

3. Hi :)

4. I like you

5. I'm happy

6. I'm sad

7. I want your attention

8. (filler word)

9. I've had a long day and I'm happy to see you

10. You make me happy

11. I love you

12. I agree with you

13. I don't have a response to that

14. You are awesome

15. I love looking into your eyes

16. You keep making my mind go blank

17. You are cute

18. I don't want you to leave

19. I'm sad, but it makes me feel better to know that you care

20. Where'd you go?

21. I'm sad cus I'm sorry

22. I'm sad cus you seem to be unhappy with me

23. I care and empathize with you

24. It's nice just to be here with you

25. I just wanted to say something