yay
1(an exclamation used to express joy, excitement, etc.)
Origin of yay
1Words Nearby yay
Other definitions for yay (2 of 2)
or yea
to the extent, amount, etc., indicated: The doll is about yay high.
Origin of yay
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How to use yay in a sentence
AOC’s red-carpet appearance received a healthy mix of yay and nay votes from commentators on all sides.
The Democrat, the Designer, and the Dress: All Votes Are Not Created Equal | Truthbetold | November 2, 2021 | TruthBeTold.newsWhen Japan scored a point there were moans and a long wailing cry of E-yay.
yay Haley for quick thinking and Bronagh for quick status updating!
But for The Hangover Part III, basically Todd just emailed me and said I was in it, and I was like, “yay!”
Heather Graham on ‘The Hangover Part III,’ Roles for Women, and More | Marlow Stern | May 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTFurthermore, Ryan did not need to vote yay even if he did want the bill to pass, since the measure had plenty of votes to spare.
If we did this, the policy costs for likely criminals would go up--yay!
Should People Be Forced to Buy Liability Insurance for their Guns? | Megan McArdle | December 28, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST"yay; I hear both on ye," said the gentle old mother with a half smile.
As he lifted his foot to take the last step he closed his eyes, as the yay had bidden him.
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony | Washington MatthewsAt the bottom of the valley they came to a great hole in the ground; the yay pointed in and again led the way.
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony | Washington MatthewsThen the yay showed him the shortest road to take and bade him return to his people.
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony | Washington MatthewsIn the northeast is seen the yay, Niltci, who accompanied the Navajo prophet to the home of the snakes.
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony | Washington Matthews
British Dictionary definitions for yay
/ (jeɪ) /
informal an exclamation indicating approval, congratulation, or triumph
Origin of yay
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