Yote

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Threw or flung something with force and abandonment in a sudden, vigorous motion
2. Hurled an object away with violent momentum in a careless or emphatic manner
3. Cast or propelled something forcefully and recklessly from one's hands

Etymology: "Yote" is a clipped form of "coyote," the wild dog of the North American plains and deserts. Shortening words by dropping their opening sounds is common in casual speech, and "coyote" is one example. The full word came into English from Mexican Spanish "coyote," which had taken it from Nahuatl "coyotl." The spelling also belongs to an unrelated older verb. In Middle English, "yoten" or "yeten" meant "to pour," descending from Old English "ġēotan." Its relatives include German "gießen," Dutch "gieten," and the English words "gush" and "geyser," all linked to the idea of liquid flowing out. That verb has faded from use, so today the spelling mainly points to the animal.

Synonyms: coyote