yay
Definition
- Interjection:
- An exclamation expressing joy, excitement, triumph, or approval: "Yay" is a spontaneous word used to celebrate a positive outcome or to show enthusiastic agreement.
Usage
- "Yay" is used informally in speech and writing to convey a strong, positive emotional reaction. It is often followed by an exclamation point.
Examples
- Interjection:
- Yay! We won the game!
- They said the package will arrive today. Yay!
- "Do you want ice cream?" "Yay!"
Advanced Usage
- "Yay or nay": A casual variant of the formal phrase "yea or nay," used to ask for a positive or negative response, often in voting or decision-making contexts.
- All in favor, yay or nay?
Variants and Related Words
- Yea (adverb/interjection): A formal or archaic term meaning "yes," used especially in parliamentary voting. (e.g., )
- Hooray/Hurrah (interjection): Similar exclamations of joy or encouragement.
Synonyms
- Hooray
- Woohoo
- Woo-hoo
- Yippee
Notes on Different Meanings
- As a Noun: In the provided reference context, "Yay" is noted as a noun referring to a branch of the Tai languages. This is a highly specialized and rare usage unrelated to the common interjection. The primary and overwhelmingly common meaning of "yay" in modern English is as an interjection of excitement.
Noun
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a branch of the Tai languages
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