1
as in lunatic
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
some yo-yo cut the electricity off while I still had unsaved data
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2
as in idiot
a stupid person
those yo-yos who insist upon using their cell phones while speeding down the highway
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Recent Examples of yo-yo
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
First in line for storms This yo-yo pattern comes from the resort’s location, 200 miles east of San Francisco.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
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Noun
That would have made football like a hula hoop or a yo-yo, a fad that didn’t have deep roots, but instead, the passion, the fan base has grown World Cup to World Cup.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
First in line for storms This yo-yo pattern comes from the resort’s location, 200 miles east of San Francisco.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Michigan gas prices continue to yo-yo, falling more than a dime in the last week to a statewide average of $3.60 a gallon for regular unleaded, as motorists pay about $54 for a 15-gallon tank, as crude oil prices fall, according to AAA auto club.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yo-yo
Verb
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
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But when Douglas doesn’t invite her to the business dinner, the show suddenly takes a turn into wacky sitcom territory, with Maxine trying to weasel her way into Douglas’s business to meet and invite the Prince to the Beach Ball.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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The two murderers point fingers at one another, then end up teaming up to go fool Lottie’s poor elderly father.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Players lead the minotaur on goose chases into traps, set up ambushes with exploding gas jars from another part of the dungeon, or even convince the factions inside the dungeon to join them in an all-out battle against it with overwhelming numbers.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Best Deal: Quince Luxe Goose Down Pillow Luxe Goose Down Pillow $313 $120 Quince Pillow reviewer: Katherine McLaughlin, digital features editor Materials and firmness: The pillow is filled with white goose down and has a 100% cotton sateen shell.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The stupid!—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 July 2021
Verb
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Berger waffled on whether the jobs were posted and a search was conducted, adding that agency heads have the discretion to hire without that.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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The two waffled between living in Germany and Japan for several years before coming to Kansas City in 1997.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Roasted tomatoes and halved gooseberries nestle in a pool of kefir and roasted kale oil; avocado wedges rolled in roasted seeds and nuts are separated by sorrel leaves; pea tips and tendrils garnish a stack of fried cheese dumplings.—
Garrett Snyder,
Los Angeles Magazine,
18 July 2017
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Meanwhile, people are on the dance floor going nuts.—
Ron Hart,
Esquire,
6 July 2017
Noun
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Each year, fire safety officials warn of the dangers of fireworks and stage demonstrations of dummies that catch fire and watermelons that explode.—
Linda Trischitta,
Sun-Sentinel.com,
10 July 2017
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At NASA Langley's Landing and Impact Research Facility, ten crash test dummies were buckled into a section of airplane fuselage and dropped from the sky.—
Chris Clarke,
Popular Mechanics,
6 July 2017
Verb
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For some in the room, Paul’s rebellion reflected their deep unease over Trump’s protectionism, which has rattled stock markets, shaken consumer confidence, and strained America’s relationships with its allies.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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No doubt, with the S&P 500 piercing correction territory (10% decline from the highs) on Thursday, traders aren’t shaking things off as well as Scott Bessent.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Yo-yo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yo-yo. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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