kayo

2 of 2

verb

kayoed; kayoing

Examples of kayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Now the coronavirus, which has kayoed sports across America and forced many minor league teams to furlough workers, could wind up sealing the fate of the Bees, the pride and joy of Burlington, Iowa. NBC News, 27 Apr. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

pronunciation of KO, abbreviation

First Known Use

Noun

1920, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kayo was in 1920

Dictionary Entries Near kayo

Cite this Entry

“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kayo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

kayo

1 of 2 noun
plural kayos

kayo

2 of 2 verb
kayoed; kayoing

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