yay
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yay 1
(yā)interj.
Used as an exclamation of pleasure, approval, elation, or victory.
[Alteration of yea.]
yay 2
or yea (yā)adv.
So; by this amount: "The fish was yay big" he said, spreading his arms three feet apart.
[Probably from yea.]
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yay
(jeɪ)interj
informal an exclamation indicating approval, congratulation, or triumph
[C20: perhaps from yeah]
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yay
(yeɪ) Informal. interj. 1. hurrah.
adv. 2. so; to this extent: I knew you when you were yay high.
[1960–65; probably alter. of yea]
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| Noun | 1. | Yay - a branch of the Tai languages Tai - the most widespread and best known of the Kadai family of languages |
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