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Whyos

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈʍaɪoʊz/
  • /ˈwaɪoʊz/

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noun

Meaning 1

A street gang of New York City during the mid to late 19th century.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, plural, plural-normally

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Onomatopoeic, from the gang's cry.