ya1
[yuh]
Origin of ya1
First recorded in 1820–25
ya2
[yah]
- yeah.
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yā
[yah]
- the 28th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
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Origin of yā
From Arabic
YA
- young adult.
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Examples from the Web for ya
Contemporary Examples
Three weeks ago 24-year-old Zoe Sugg published her first novel, Girl Online, a YA romance.
But what really sets Give apart from other YA novels is its writing.
“A lot of extremity you see in YA is merely attempting to capture the intensity” of being a teen, Lorentz says.
Interestingly, what became Holler If Ya Hear Me originally went to Wilson to write before it passed to Kreidler.
And Holler If Ya Hear Me boasts some very fun redecorated Tupac tunes.
The Tupac Musical Hits Broadway: Kenny Leon’s ‘Holler If Ya Hear Me’ Is Crazy, Silly FunMarlow Stern
June 19, 2014
Historical Examples
There is the water of the place we called Campi ya Korungu when we passed before.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
Yo' wants to go through th' ya'd, to a paf that takes you a spell to a gate.
The ForestStewart Edward White
I'll get ya the plane and chute if y'll put up a deposit to cover the cost.
DisownedVictor Endersby
I declare, Zack, I think these chores are getting the best of ya.
The Shining CowAlex James
Wang's answer, "Ya tuan," was heard by the two in the room, but more faintly.
VictoryJoseph Conrad