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yo-he-ho theory

yo-he-ho theory noun: a speculative theory that human language emerged from instinctive noises made by humans during physical exertion, and especially while involved in collective rhythmic labor.

Noun

yo-he-ho theory (plural yo-he-ho theories)

  1. A speculative theory that human language emerged from instinctive noises made by humans during physical exertion, and especially while involved in collective rhythmic labor.

Synonyms of yo-he-ho theory

Forms of yo-he-ho theory

pluralyo-he-ho theories

Questions about yo-he-ho theory

What does yo-he-ho theory mean?
Yo-he-ho theory means a speculative theory that human language emerged from instinctive noises made by humans during physical exertion, and especially while involved in collective rhythmic labor.
What part of speech is yo-he-ho theory?
Yo-he-ho theory is a noun.
What is the plural of yo-he-ho theory?
The plural of yo-he-ho theory is yo-he-ho theories.

Words near yo-he-ho theory in the dictionary

  1. yo'self
  2. yo'selves
  3. yo've
  4. yo-he-ho
  5. yo-he-ho theories
  6. yo-he-ho theory
  7. yo-heave-ho
  8. yo-heave-ho theory
  9. yo-ho
  10. yo-ho-ho
  11. yo-weight

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