YOLO



YOLO

slang An abbreviation for "you only live once," a phrase that prioritizes action, and often impulsivity, over contemplation in the pursuit of life experiences. Popularized by Drake's 2011 song "The Motto." A: "Come to the music festival with us, Colleen!" B: "Yeah Colleen, YOLO!" That carnival ride looks totally terrifying, but YOLO—let's do it!

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Terceroter-THE-ro (Spanish), ter-SE-ro (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Eamon-Irish
KaydenKAY-dənEnglish (Modern)
Merob-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Hammer['hæmə]
Mayamikomah-yah-MEE-koSouthern African, Chewa