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.

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Meanings

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

plural yo-he-ho theories

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

    Synonyms: yo-heave-ho theory

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
yo-heave-ho theory
Also see
yo-heave-ho theory
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APA

yo-he-ho theory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yo-he-ho%20theory

MLA

“yo-he-ho theory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yo-he-ho%20theory. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “yo-he-ho theory,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yo-he-ho%20theory.

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