yoohoos

Casual distant greetings

Yoohoos is the plural of yoo-hoo, a call used to get someone's attention: After a few yoohoos, she finally heard me.

Capitalized Yoo-hoos are chocolate-flavored drinks in cans or bottles, popular in the United States since the 1920s.

greeting

shout

Loud vocal outburst

  • helloCommon spoken greeting
  • heyInformal greeting or summons
  • hiInformal spoken salutation

call · halloo · ahoy · wave · howdy · salutation · acknowledgment · welcome · beckon · signal

beverage

chocolate

Sweet from cacao seeds

  • drinkConsumable liquid
  • shakeTrembling or blended treat
  • cartonPaperboard packaging container

cocoa · milk · refreshment · sweet · nostalgic · lunchbox · vending · snack

Opposites
volume/audibility

yoohooswhispers

Speaks very quietly

murmurs · mutters · hushes · mumbles · undertones

engagement vs. avoidance

yoohooscold shoulders

Intentional chilly treatment

snubs · brush-offs · ignoring · avoidance · avoidances

communication intent

yoohoosdismissals

Formal removal from position

brush-offs · rebuffs · goodbyes · farewells · send-offs

Family

yoohoo, yoohooed

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G