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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A wise, elderly Jedi Master in the Star Wars films.
2. 2
   A type of an odd or eccentric word order, as typified by Yoda in lines such as, "Into exile I must go. Failed I have."

   "You translated the words correctly, but the sentences are very Yoda-like. Perhaps you should review your grammar."

Synonyms

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yodaspeak

Example

More examples

"You were my Yoda and I'll miss your right-on-target advice."

Etymology

The character was introduced in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Perhaps from Sanskrit योद्धा (yoddhā, “warrior”).

Related phrases

Yoda conditionYoda notationjedi masterstar wars

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