Entity: YAHOO
Yahoo is a term with multiple meanings, ranging from a member of a race of brutes in Swift's Gulliver's Travels to an exclamation used to express joy or excitement. It can also refer to a rude, loud, unpleasant person with little education. The term has been used to describe uneducated, uncultured individuals in a derogatory manner.
YAHOO
Etymology
The term 'yahoo' originates from Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, where it refers to a race of brutes with human form and vices.
Definition
Yahoo can mean a brutish character in literature, an expression of joy or excitement, or a derogatory term for uneducated individuals.
Historical Context
In literature, yahoos are depicted as uncivilized beings, contrasting with the civilized protagonist.
Cultural Significance
Yahoo has been used colloquially to express excitement or as a derogatory term, reflecting societal views on education and behavior.
Related Concepts
The term yahoo is related to concepts of uncouthness, lack of education, and boorish behavior.
See Also
A term with various connotations, including a brutish character in literature, an expression of excitement, and a derogatory label for uneducated individuals.