English Explanatory Dictionary

yoi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A preparatory position in karate, with the arms slightly forward, elbows slightly bent, and fists closed.
  2. A bass sound found in dubstep music.
noun
  1. Initialism of young offender institution.

Word forms

yoi YOIs

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 用意 (yōi, “preparation”).

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