γιογιό

Greek

Etymology 1

Imitative of babbling sounds produced by small children.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʝoˈʝo/

Noun

γιογιό • (giogió) n (indeclinable)

1. (colloquial, childish) potty (for babies and toddlers to toilet train)

   Το μωρό έκανε κακά στο γιογιό.

   To moró ékane kaká sto giogió.

   The baby did a poo in the potty.

Synonyms

• καθοίκι n (kathoíki, “chamber pot”)
• ουροδοχείο n (ourodocheío, “bedpan”)

Etymology 2

From English yo-yo.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʝoˈʝo/

Noun

γιογιό • (giogió) n (indeclinable)

1. (games) yo-yo