
What's the origin of “yo”? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 2, 2011 · I think that any etymology of "Yo!" that goes back only a few hundred years is woefully incomplete and quite absurd. "Yo!" is used in more-or-less formal situations in East Asia (China, …
What is the origin/history of "you do you" (or "do you")?
Apr 2, 2015 · The full phrase this originated from is " do you and I'll do me ". Another variation is " do you - cuz I'mma do me ". The oldest reference to the phrase that I could find is from the song Do You by …
"did you" vs. "do you" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Mar 21, 2018 · Do is the present tense form of the verb to do. It's used to talk about present tense situations. Did you want to schedule a meeting? What you're asking in this question is that you would …
meaning - Does ‘Yo’ in ‘yo mama joke’ actually refer to “Your” mother ...
11 "Yo mama" does mean "your mother." The "yo mama" jokes are more or less humorous insults, used as a sort of verbal sparring on the street.
What is an appropriate response to "what's up" greeting?
“What’s up?” is a greeting whose meaning is mostly irrelevant in that the asker doesn’t want an answer to the literal question which means something like “What is new?” or “What’s happening (right now/in …
What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?
Aug 23, 2014 · Our numbers have a specific two-letter combination that tells us how the number sounds. For example 9th 3rd 301st What do we call these special sounds?
how to reply to Howdy - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 18, 2012 · I hear from people greet saying "howdy". I guess that is short form of how do you do. I normally reply that "I am good and how are you doing?". Is there cultural specific reply that would …
Is the greeting, "How do?", a valid sentence and has it ever been used?
Feb 17, 2016 · Although one can parse the parent phrase into a grammatically complete (if slightly ridiculous) sentence, in which the subject you performs the intensified verb do do which is modified …
Can "Yo" be used to end a conversation? - English Language & Usage ...
Mar 6, 2018 · I understand "yo" is meant to be used as hello or for emphasizing something. But lets say in a situation where I am texting with someone and at the end of that conversation using "yo" instead …
word choice - Is it more grammatically correct to ask "When do your ...
May 31, 2024 · Is it more grammatically correct to ask "When do your exams end?" or "When do your exams finish?" [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 1 year, 7 months ago Modified 1 year, 7 months ago