yello
intjEtymology Perhaps blend of y(es) + (h)ello.
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An informal greeting, especially when answering the phone.
- The phone rings twice before someone answers. “Yello?” It's Salter's unmistakable irascible voice.2010, Carl Nichols, The Encounter: A Novel:
- Just when it seems she is ready to say something to Max, the phone rings again. This time she reaches quickly for the phone. “Yello?” acting like it is her own personal phone.2013, Todd M. Thiede, Time Killer:
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- The phone rings a fifth time. Eddie pulls the phone from underneath the driver's seat and places it to his ear. “Yello?” The phone rings again.2014, John David Harris, 3000 Miles: