"yello" meaning in All languages combined

See yello on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

Etymology: Perhaps blend of yes + hello. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|yes|hello|nocap=1}} blend of yes + hello Head templates: {{en-interj}} yello
  1. An informal greeting, especially when answering the phone
    Sense id: en-yello-en-intj-QhKq3BTp Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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