yo-yo
The word “yo-yo” has 2 syllables: yo-yo.
It's pronounced as /ˈjoʊˌjoʊ/.
What is synonym and antonym for yo-yo?
In the thesaurus, “yo-yo” has 83 synonyms and 32 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yo-yo along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yo-yo
- alter
- arbitrary
- bend
- capricious
- careless
- change
- changeable
- clodpoll
- deviate
- differ
- dither
- diverge
- diversify
- divide
- drift
- duck
- dummy
- dunce
- effervescent
- elude
- equivocate
- erratic
- eschew
- evade
- falter
- fickle
- flighty
- flip-flop
- fluctuate
- fluctuating
- fool
- fudge
- goose
- hedge
- helter-skelter
- hesitate
- idiot
- impulsive
- intersperse
- lean
- loser
- lunatic
- modify
- monkey
- moron
- move
- noodle
- nut
- oscillate
- pause
- quirky
- quiver
- range
- relocate
- remove
- resilient
- rotate
- seesaw
- shake
- ship
- shuffle
- shun
- stupid
- sway
- swing
- teeter
- temperamental
- transfer
- tremble
- turn
- unpredictable
- unreasonable
- unstable
- vacillate
- vary
- veer
- volatile
- waffle
- waver
- wayward
- weasel
- whimsical
- wobble
Antonyms for yo-yo
- agree
- brain
- calm
- cautious
- certain
- conform
- constant
- continue
- disorganize
- fix
- genius
- hold
- join
- keep
- maintain
- persist
- predictable
- reasonable
- reliable
- remain
- retain
- sage
- sensible
- stable
- stay
- steadfast
- steady
- straighten
- sure
- thoughtful
- unchanging
- whiz
Meanings of yo-yo
- noun
- A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.
- A volatile market that moves up and down.
- Someone who vacillates.
- A cloth rosette formed by gathering the outside edge of a circle of fabric in toward the centre using a running stitch.
- A foolish, annoying or incompetent person.
- verb
- To vacillate; to move up and down.
Example Sentences
- Yo-yo tricks require precision and skill to master.
- He entertained the children at the party by performing impressive yo-yo tricks.
- She carries her yo-yo everywhere, always ready to show off her latest moves.
- The yo-yo competition drew contestants from all over the country.
- After a few failed attempts, he finally managed to get the yo-yo to sleep.
On this page you'll find 115 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yo-yo, such as: agree, alter, arbitrary, bend, brain, calm, capricious.
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