Kayo

/ˈkeɪ.oʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term used in informal contexts to refer to a knockout.

The fight ended with a kayo that surprised everyone in the audience.

A state of being overwhelmed, exhausted, or defeated.

After the intense workout, she felt a total kayo and needed to rest.

verb

To defeat completely or to cause to fail.

The team's strategy was so effective that they completely kayoed their opponents in the championship.

To knock out or render helpless.

The boxer's powerful punch kayoed his rival in the second round.

To exhaust or overwhelm someone.

The long hike really kayoed me; I need to take a break.

The term 'kayo' originates from the Spanish word 'caer,' meaning 'to fall,' likely influenced by boxing slang.

kayo it

To knock out or defeat someone.

take a kayo

To suffer a knockout or defeat.

get kayoed

To be defeated or overpowered.

knockout

A victory in boxing where a fighter cannot continue.

defeat

To win a victory over someone in combat or competition.

To really impress or amaze someone.

That performance really kayoed the audience.

To do something incredibly well.

She kayoed her exam with outstanding scores.