What does "yello" mean?

An informal greeting, especially when answering the phone

What is a synonym for "yello"?

Common synonyms include: hello.

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Intj

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An informal greeting, especially when answering the phone
"The phone rings twice before someone answers. “Yello?” It's Salter's unmistakable irascible voice."

"The phone rings twice before someone answers. “Yello?” It's Salter's unmistakable irascible voice."

Perhaps blend of y(es) + (h)ello.