yay.
An expression of happiness.
Meaning & usage
An expression of happiness.
Yay! I have finally finished my work!
Misspelling of yea.
Where this word comes from
Alteration of yea (“yes; even, truly, verily”). More at yea.
Cocaine (powder or crack).
Where this word comes from
Clipping of yayo, from Spanish llello.
Alternative spelling of yea.
The tree was yay big.
Where this word comes from
Alteration of yea (“yes; even, truly, verily”). More at yea.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.