Yigh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jaɪ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Yigh is an interjection meaning (UK, dialect, Lancashire) Yes, used when contradicting.
Meaning
(UK, dialect, Lancashire) Yes, used when contradicting.
Example Sentences
But, of course, both yigh and nay operate typically across sentence or utterance boundaries between two speakers, as: Person A. /a kɔɵnt dʏː ɪt/ ‘I can’t do it.’ Person B. /jaɪ ðɛ kɔn/ ‘Yigh (oh yes), thou can!’
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