Multiple choice general knowledge

Who invited the word YAHOO

  1. Glory Swift

  2. Williams Swift

  3. Carlson Swift

  4. Jonathan Swift
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jonathan Swift coined the term 'Yahoo' in his 1726 novel Gulliver's Travels, describing Yahoos as a race of crude human-like creatures. The internet company Yahoo! later took its name from this literary reference. The question likely meant 'invented' not 'invited'. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.

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