yaaas

American  

[yahs, yas] / yɑs, yæs /

yaasss or yasss

interjection

Slang.

1. yes! (used as a strong expression of excitement, approval, agreement, etc.)

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Etymology

Origin of yaaas

Earlier use to represent a U.S. regional pronunciation of yes ( def. ) was first recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

“Anyway, I had, like, zero chill. Inside, I was all, like, yaaas! You know what I’m sayin’?” Stacy nudges me.

From Literature

And then I hear Julia shout, “Yaaas, Shayla!”

From Literature

“I defy you to tell me the difference between ‘Oh, Mary, don’t ask,’ and ‘Yaaas Kween,’ ” Mantello says.

From New York Times

I screamed, “YES, ADELE, YAAAS” – because what she did in that moment was rare: she thought the award should’ve gone to somebody else, and she told us the truth.

From The Guardian

My sons keep on screaming "yaaas Gaga" i dont know what they mean but im excited!!!

From The Guardian