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Slang Words Starting with Y
Below is a complete list of Gen Alpha slang words beginning with Y that are used or popularized to help people understand the way the younger generations communicate. These slang words are constantly evolving and being updated, and their meanings may change as the way young people communicate changes.
| Slang Word | Definition | Examples | Variations | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yeet | To throw something with force and without regard. Also used as a generic positive exclamation.. | "He yeeted that pencil across the classroom!" | Yote (past tense) | Popularized in 2014 primarily over the video platforms Vine and YouTube, with a resurgence of popularity beginning in 2018. |