yo-yos

The word “yo-yos” has 2 syllables: yo-yos

It's pronounced as /ˈjoʊˌjoʊz/


What is synonym and antonym for yo-yos?

In the thesaurus, “yo-yos” has 56 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yo-yos along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for yo-yos

  • alter
  • bend
  • change
  • clodpoll
  • deviate
  • differ
  • ding-dongs
  • dither
  • diverge
  • diversify
  • divide
  • drift
  • dumbbells
  • dummies
  • falter
  • flip-flop
  • fluctuate
  • fools
  • geese
  • hedge
  • hesitate
  • idiots
  • intersperse
  • lean
  • losers
  • lunatics
  • modify
  • morons
  • move
  • noodles
  • nuts
  • oscillate
  • pause
  • pinheads
  • quiver
  • range
  • relocate
  • remove
  • rotate
  • seesaw
  • shake
  • ship
  • shuffle
  • stupids
  • sway
  • swing
  • teeter
  • transfer
  • tremble
  • turn
  • vacillate
  • vary
  • veer
  • waffle
  • waver
  • wobble

Antonyms for yo-yos

  • agree
  • brains
  • calm
  • conform
  • continue
  • disorganize
  • fix
  • genii
  • geniuses
  • hold
  • intellectuals
  • join
  • keep
  • maintain
  • persist
  • remain
  • retain
  • sages
  • stay
  • steady
  • straighten
  • thinkers

Meanings of yo-yos

  • noun
    1. 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.
    2. A volatile market that moves up and down.
    3. Someone who vacillates.
    4. A cloth rosette formed by gathering the outside edge of a circle of fabric in toward the centre using a running stitch.
    5. A foolish, annoying or incompetent person.
  • verb
    1. To vacillate; to move up and down.

Example Sentences

  • Yo-yos have been a popular toy for generations, captivating both children and adults alike.
  • He practiced his yo-yos skills for hours every day, determined to perfect his technique.
  • The store sells a wide variety of yo-yos, catering to beginners and experienced players.
  • She amazed her friends with her ability to perform intricate tricks with multiple yo-yos simultaneously.
  • The yo-yos competition drew competitors from all over the world, showcasing their talent and creativity.

On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yo-yos, such as: agree, alter, bend, brains, calm, change, clodpoll.

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