Phrase guide

yo-yo club

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A club that experiences a run of alternating promotions and relegations in quick succession.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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History

Etymology

From the image of the club moving and down between leagues like a yo-yo.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: équipe ascenseur — Translations
  • German: Fahrstuhlmannschaft — Translations
  • Spanish: equipo ascensor — Translations