What does yay mean?
Yay means (colloquial) An expression of happiness..
Yay
/jeɪ/ · interjection
Meaning
(colloquial) An expression of happiness..
Definitions by Sense
- (colloquial) An expression of happiness.
- Misspelling of yea.
- Alternative spelling of yea.
- (US, slang) Cocaine (powder or crack).
Example Sentences
Yay! I have finally finished my work!
The tree was yay big.
See, in the 1800s, the island was yay big, but by the 1990s, it was yay big.
In Billy Corben's engrossing new documentary, Cocaine Cowboys (Magnolia Pictures), self-described "assassin" Jorge "Rivi" Ayala (among others) give up the goods on Miami's explosive early '80s yay trade.
I'm in charge of a whole city block, and I always wear gloves when I touch the yay, cuz traces of cocaine show up on my u. a., when I touch it with my bare hands.
I don't do yay, but if you want to, fine
Synonyms for yay
Antonyms for yay
Related Words
Word Forms
- yea
- yayo
- yay-yo
- yeyo
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for yay?
Common synonyms include aah, alright, 'ave it, aww yeah.
What is the opposite of yay?
Possible antonyms include dammit, woe is me.
How do you use yay in a sentence?
Yay! I have finally finished my work!
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