Alternative form of yo-heave-ho

A repetitive call made in order to synchronise workers performing some collective physical labour, such as hauling on a rope.

plural of fro-yo

A speculative theory that human language emerged from instinctive noises made by humans during physical exertion, and especially while involved in collective rhythmic labour.

(Britain, Australia, New Zealand, derogatory, slang) A yob.

(obsolete, costermongers, back slang) A boy. / (derogatory, chiefly Britain, Australia, New Zealand, slang) A person who engages in antisocial behaviour or drunkenness.

plural of yobbo

plural of yobbo

(sumo) Any of the functionaries whose tasks include building the dohyo, making announcements, singing the shikona of each rikishi and advising them of preparation time.

Characteristic of a yob, lout or hooligan.