yo-ho

[ yoh-hoh ]

/ yoʊˈhoʊ /

(used as a call or shout to attract attention, accompany effort, etc.)

to shout “yo-ho!”

Origin of yo-ho

First recorded in 1760–70

ymha, ymir, yngling, yo, yo-heave-ho, yo-ho, yo-ho-ho, yo-yo, yo-yo dieting, yob, yobbery

But a sudden "Yo-ho" from the inspector breaks the quietude.

The Strand Magazine, Volume I, Issue 2, February 1891 |Various
The music from the neighboring Casino reached their ears, with the "Yo-ho!"

Fromont and Risler, Complete |Alphonse Daudet
It only remains to load up our precious cargo, get the ship ready for sea, and yo-ho!

The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' |Percy F. Westerman
At that moment a couple of sailors began to haul at the rope run through the block; it tightened, and with a cheery “Yo-ho!”

Mass' George |George Manville Fenn

If the occupant of a boat was questioned, and his "Yo-ho" did not sound familiar, he would be "towed" to the station.

The Strand Magazine, Volume I, Issue 2, February 1891 |Various