yay

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[ yey ]
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interjectionInformal.
  1. (an exclamation used to express joy, excitement, etc.)

Origin of yay

1
First recorded in 1960–65; perhaps alteration of yeah

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Other definitions for yay (2 of 2)

yay2

or yea

[ yey ]

adverbInformal.
  1. to the extent, amount, etc., indicated: The doll is about yay high.

Origin of yay

2
Probably <yea

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British Dictionary definitions for yay

yay

/ (jeɪ) /


interjection
  1. informal an exclamation indicating approval, congratulation, or triumph

Origin of yay

1
C20: perhaps from yeah

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