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yay

The correct spelling is yay.

How to pronounce yay

/jeɪ/
interjection

IPA: /jeɪ/

Say it like: Yaee

The correct spelling is yay. An expression of happiness. For example: "Yay! I have finally finished my work!"

Usage Examples

Yay! I have finally finished my work!

The pony was yea high.

Meanings

interjection

  1. 1.An expression of happiness.

adverb

  1. 1.Yes.
  2. 2.Thus, so (now often accompanied by a hand gesture).

noun

  1. 1.The letter for the y sound in Pitman shorthand.
  2. 2.Cocaine (powder or crack).

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