"Yo" is a casual greeting used to get someone's attention or start a conversation, similar to "hey" or "hi." The structure is a short, one-syllable interjection with no grammatical complexity, making it quick and informal. It has been widely used in English-speaking street and youth slang for decades and is common in texting, rap music, and casual speech.

What does "yo" mean in slang?

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howdy

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hiya

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(hello|hi) there

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hey there

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"Ahoy" is an interjection historically associated with nautical usage, particularly in maritime settings. It's used as a greeting or a call to draw attention, often from one ship to another or from ship to shore. While less common today, it's still used in some maritime contexts and occasionally in informal speech to evoke a nautical or adventurous atmosphere.

What is the origin and context of use of 'ahoy'?

ahoy

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what's up

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what's cooking

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what's going on

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The phrase "what's popping" is an informal greeting meaning "what's going on" or "what's new." The structure uses "popping" metaphorically to suggest activity, excitement, or things happening. It is commonly used in casual conversation and texting, especially in youth and internet slang. The expression gained wider popularity through hip-hop culture and social media, where it is used as a friendly, energetic way to start a conversation.

What does "what's popping" mean in slang?

what's popping

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morning

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afternoon

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The exact origin of the idiom "long time no see" is not precisely documented, it is believed to have originated from a direct translation of a similar phrase in Native American Pidgin English in the late 19th century. It is an informal and friendly greeting used to express that it has been a while since the speaker last saw the other person.

What is the origin of the idiom "long time no see" and when to use it?

long time no see

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welcome

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greetings

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how do you do

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good morning

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good afternoon

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good evening

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These interjections are used when people meet and greet each other, with different degrees of formality or friendliness.

Interjections de salutation

Interjections anglaises pour "Salutations"

Interjections of Greeting

English Interjections for "Greetings"