Kayo

Pronunciation: /ˈkaɪ.oʊ/

Definitions of kayo

noun a Filipino term used to address someone in a respectful and formal manner

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat kayo for breakfast.

A2 My mom makes a delicious kayo soup.

B1 The local market sells fresh kayo at affordable prices.

B2 I learned a new kayo recipe from a cooking show.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet dish using kayo as the main ingredient.

C2 The exotic kayo dish I tried during my travels was unforgettable.

Examples of kayo in a Sentence

formal Kayo are invited to attend the board meeting next Monday.

informal Hey kayo, let's grab lunch together tomorrow.

slang Yo kayo, what's up? Wanna hang out later?

figurative The team worked together like kayo, seamlessly blending their skills.

Grammatical Forms of kayo

• past tense: kayoed
• plural: kayos
• comparative: more kayo
• superlative: most kayo
• present tense: kayo
• future tense: will kayo
• perfect tense: have kayoed
• continuous tense: is kayoing
• singular: kayo
• positive degree: kayo
• infinitive: to kayo
• gerund: kayoing
• participle: kayoed

Origin and Evolution of kayo

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'kayo' is believed to have originated from the American English slang term 'KO', which is an abbreviation of 'knockout'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'kayo' has become a colloquial term used in boxing and other combat sports to refer to a knockout or a decisive victory. It has also been adopted more broadly in informal language to indicate a strong or overwhelming defeat in various contexts.