Why are yoyos called yoyos?

Answer 1

[edit] Origin of Name and the Filippino Yo-yo
According to modern legend, the yo-yo was first invented in the Philippines centuries ago. The name yo-yo is said to have derived from Tagalog and translates as "come-come".

However, yo-yo is not a Tagalog word for anything (the word for "come" is halika)-- it is possible that the term came from another Philippine language. The term was first published in a dictionary of Filipino words printed in 1860.

The principal distinction between the Filipino design and previous, more primitive "back-and-forth" models is in the way the yo-yo is strung. One continuous piece of string, double the desired length, is twisted around itself to produce a loop at one end which is fitted around the axle. Also termed a looped slip-string, this seemingly minor modification allows for a far greater variety and sophistication of motion, thanks to increased stability and suspension of movement during free spin.

Answer 2

Maybe because a man named YoYo invented the yoyo

Answer 3

B/C a yoyo goes up and down and round and round, like a alot of people I know

Answer 4

I think yoyos came from China or Japan...that should explain it. Yoyos are lots of fun! :)

Answer 5

Don't know what yoyo means but they were 1st created as a fighting weapon

Answer 6

Mr. Yoyo invented them in Winston-Salem during 1912

Answer 7

According to modern legend, the yo-yo was first invented in the Philippines centuries ago. The name yo-yo is said to have derived from Tagalog and translates as "come-come".

However, yo-yo is not a Tagalog word for anything (the word for "come" is halika)-- it is possible that the term came from another Philippine language. The term was first published in a dictionary of Filipino words printed in 1860.

The principal distinction between the Filipino design and previous, more primitive "back-and-forth" models is in the way the yo-yo is strung. One continuous piece of string, double the desired length, is twisted around itself to produce a loop at one end which is fitted around the axle. Also termed a looped slip-string, this seemingly minor modification allows for a far greater variety and sophistication of motion, thanks to increased stability and suspension of movement during free spin.

Answer 8

Because they're such jerks and we don't swear so we call them Yoyos and drop it. I want to learn some dirty talk. I like to think I'm effective. @80)

Answer 9

When yo-yo's became popular in Paris around 1791 they were called “joujou de Normandie"

Maybe Americans translated this into yo-yo.

Answer 10

For want of better name. The thing goes down with a force, you exclaim 'yo' and before you can think of something else to say 'yo' its back up again.......