English Explanatory Dictionary

Whyos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A street gang of New York City during the mid to late 19th century.

Pronunciation

/ˈʍaɪoʊz/ /ˈwaɪoʊz/

Word forms

Whyos Whyo

Etymology

Onomatopoeic, from the gang's cry.

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