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/ˈjɑːhuː/ /jəˈhuː/

Meanings
noun
A rough, coarse, loud or uncouth person; yokel; lout.

Examples :

""Don't be such a yahoo; chew with your mouth closed and stop shouting in the library!" "
person character attitude human

Related Words

Illustration uncouth

uncouth adjective

/ʌnˈkuːθ/

Unfamiliar, strange, foreign.

"The customs of this new culture felt uncouth to Maria, as she was used to a very different way of life. "

Illustration humanoid

humanoid noun

/ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/

A being having the appearance or characteristics of a human.

"The robot waiter was a humanoid with a smiling face and arms that could carry plates. "

Illustration chocolate

chocolate noun

/ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

Illustration daughter

daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

Illustration reported

reported verb

/ɹəˈpoːtəd/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪd/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɪd/

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

"The student reported the missing book to the librarian. "

Illustration enjoyment

enjoyment noun

/ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

The condition of enjoying anything.

"Few activities better the enjoyment of a hearty meal eaten in good company."

Illustration exclamation

exclamation noun

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

"His exclamation of "Wow!" showed his surprise at the unexpected gift. "

Illustration birthday

birthday noun

/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/

The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.

"My sister's birthday is next week, and we're planning a party. "

Illustration library

library noun

/ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/

An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.

"The local library has a wide selection of books for children and adults. "

Illustration cryptid

cryptid noun

/ˈkrɪptɪd/

A creature known only from folklore or legend, the existence of which is not proven by scientific observation.

"Many people enjoy discussing cryptids like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster, even though scientists haven't found any proof they exist. "

Illustration cryptozoology

cryptozoology noun

/ˌkɹɪptoʊzoʊˈɒlədʒi/

Study of animals whose existence has not been proven.

"The Loch Ness Monster is one of the mysteries of cryptozoology."

Illustration shouting

shouting verb

/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

"The children shouted with joy when they saw the ice cream truck. "