yoko

/ˈjoʊkoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, often a woman, who is considered unconventional or nonconformist, especially in an urban setting.

“She was a true yoko, always challenging the status quo.”

2. noun

A Japanese woman, especially one who is married to a Western man or who lives in a Western country.

“The Yoko of the 1960s was often seen as a symbol of Japanese culture in the West.”

3. verb

To move or act in a way that is considered unconventional or provocative.

“She yokoed her way through the crowded streets, attracting attention wherever she went.”

Synonyms

  • maverick
  • nonconformist

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • traditionalist