Yo-yo
Pronunciation: /ˈjoʊ- ˈjoʊ/
Yo-yo (noun)
- A round toy that goes up and down on a string when you move your hand.
- A situation or condition that changes often and unpredictably.
Examples
- The yo-yo spun quickly down the string.
- She learned a new yo-yo trick yesterday.
Common collocations: play with a yo-yo, yo-yo trick, yo-yo string, yo-yo effect, yo-yo situation
Yo-yo (verb)
- To move repeatedly up and down or back and forth like a yo-yo toy.
Examples
- The kite yo-yoed in the strong wind.
- Her mood yo-yoed throughout the day.