yello

English

Etymology

Perhaps blend of yes +‎ hello.

Interjection

yello

1. An informal greeting, especially when answering the phone
   • 2014, John David Harris, 3000 Miles:

     The phone rings a fifth time. Eddie pulls the phone from underneath the driver's seat and places it to his ear. “Yello?” The phone rings again.

   • 2013, Todd M. Thiede, Time Killer:

     Just when it seems she is ready to say something to Max, the phone rings again. This time she reaches quickly for the phone. “Yello?” acting like it is her own personal phone.

   • 2010, Carl Nichols, The Encounter: A Novel:

     The phone rings twice before someone answers. “Yello?” It's Salter's unmistakable irascible voice.

Anagrams

• oleyl