yo-yo

🇺🇸 /ˈjəʊ jəʊ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈjəʊ jəʊ/
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verb
R

to fluctuate between two states, like going up and down

The company's profits yo-yoed throughout the year, rising and falling unpredictably.

translation

v. to fluctuate between two states, like going up and down

Word Forms

3rd Present yo-yos
Past yo-yoed
Perfect yo-yoed
Progressive yo-yoing