Yahoo
Definition
A rude, coarse, or uncouth person; a boorish lout, originally from Jonathan Swift's *Gulliver's Travels* where Yahoos were brutish human-like creatures.
An exclamation of joy, excitement, or triumph, often shouted exuberantly.
A major American web portal and internet services company founded in 1994, known for its search engine and email services before fading into meme-worthy obscurity.
Examples
The yahoo at the tailgate party chugged his beer and bellowed 'Yahoo!' right before tripping over his own cooler.
After acing his exam, Tim let out a triumphant yahoo that echoed through the library, earning glares from every studious soul.
Don't be such a yahoo—put down the whoopee cushion before the boss's presentation starts.
Logging into Yahoo Mail in 2025 feels like stumbling into a digital time capsule run by caffeinated yahoos from the dial-up era.