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Yahoo

YAH-hoo

/ˈjɑːˌhuː/

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yahoo

Dictionary meaning

A person who acts recklessly or dangerously.

Examples

  • These yahoos keep driving down the street at 70 mph.
  • This bar is full of yahoos.

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