yo-yo effect
ˈjoʊˌjoʊ ɪˈfɛkt
Definition

Definition of yo-yo effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
inconsistencyfrequent fluctuations in performance or behavior
  • The team's yo-yo effect made it hard to predict their success.
2.
weight cyclingrepeated weight loss and gain
  • Many dieters experience the yo-yo effect after stopping their diet.
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Expressions with yo

yo-yon.
toy with a spool spun up and down
He played with his yo-yo all afternoon.
fro-yon.
frozen yogurt dessert made from yogurt and milk
I love having fro-yo with fresh fruits.
yo-heave-hoexp.
call to coordinate group effort during physical work
The sailors shouted yo-heave-ho to pull the rope together!
yo-hointj.
used to express joy or triumph
Yo-ho, we won the game!
yo-ho-hointj.
expresses joy or triumph in a playful manner
Yo-ho-ho, we won the game!

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to yo-yo effect

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
alternatechangefluctuateinstabilityoscillateswingvariationvarybody weightdietingfitnessmetabolism

Examples of yo-yo effect in a sentence

  • The stock market's yo-yo effect worried investors.
  • The yo-yo effect can be frustrating for those trying to maintain a healthy weight.
  • Doctors warn about the health risks associated with the yo-yo effect.

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  1. French:effet yo-yo, ...
  2. German:Jo-Jo-Effekt, ...
  3. Italian:effetto yo-yo, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto yo-yo, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito ioiô, ...
  6. Chinese:波动效应, 溜溜球效应, ...
  7. Japanese:不安定効果, ヨーヨー効果, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِيرُ اليُويُو, تَأثِير تَذَبذُب الوَزن, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט הַיוֹ־יוֹ, אֶפֶקְט יוֹ־יוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:эффект нестабильности, эффект йо-йо, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ефект йо-йо, ...
  12. Hindi:अस्थिरता प्रभाव, यो-यो प्रभाव, ...

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