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yay
1[ yey ]
/ yeɪ /
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interjection Informal.
(an exclamation used to express joy, excitement, etc.)
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Origin of yay
1First recorded in 1960–65; perhaps alteration of yeah
Other definitions for yay (2 of 2)
yay2
or yea
[ yey ]
/ yeɪ /
adverb Informal.
to the extent, amount, etc., indicated: The doll is about yay high.
Origin of yay
2Probably <yea
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British Dictionary definitions for yay
yay
/ (jeɪ) /
interjection
informal an exclamation indicating approval, congratulation, or triumph
Word Origin for yay
C20: perhaps from yeah
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