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The study of where words come from is called etymology. In the case of the word in question, yo, the dictionary shows that the word originated in 1375-1425, the late Middle English period. Yo, as used to say hello, can be dated to 1859. The exact person who invented it is unknown.
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Is yo-yo a common noun or a proper noun?
Yes, the word 'yo-yo' is a common noun, a general word for a type of toy.The word 'yo-yo' is also a verb and an adjective.
What is the word costumise?
yo yo is crime tyme
Is yo-yo a short o word?
nope...
What is the root word for specialize?
the root word for specialize is special
A sentence for the word abrade?
yo mom
Who invented the word hey?
yo daddy
When was the word yo invented?
in the 1980's
Did the word yo come from yo-yo's or did yo-yo's come from the word yo?
yo yo came from the word yo
When was the yo yo invented?
the yo yo was invented as a lethal weapon.it had sharp edges and it means "come back" in the phillipean language
Who invented yo-yo?
James L. Haven invented the modern yo-yo.
When where yo-yos invented?
It is said yo-yo's were origionally invented as a weapon. But as far as I can tell they were Invented to be a child's toy. Don't take my word for it :) I'm still curious too. why are you asking
What is the date of the yo yo invented?
The yo yo was first patented in 1866 under the name "whirligig."
When were the Chinese yo-yo's invented?
12200 years ago
Where was the yo yo invented?
Philippines it was used as a hunting weapon
How the yo yo was invented?
it was invented by having 2 semi circles and string in the middle and attach it yeah people
Who invented the first yo-yo?
I don't know but what I do know is that Thomas Crapper invented the hand-flush toilet.
Is yo-yo a common noun or a proper noun?
Yes, the word 'yo-yo' is a common noun, a general word for a type of toy.The word 'yo-yo' is also a verb and an adjective.
