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Slang Words Starting with Y
Below is a complete list of Gen Z and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
YAAS | Enthusiastic affirmation. YAAS is often used to express strong enthusiasm, excitement, or approval in a dramatic way. | YAAS, queen, slay!YAAS, that's exactly what we need!YAAS, finally got that promotion! | ||
Yap | To talk too much; To say many words without the words meaning anything.. | Person 1: "So I just need a petroleum tank, and lighter fluid to construct..."Person 2: "Quit yapping." | Yapping, Yappin', Yapanese, Yappachino | Speculated to be used as early as 1592 to express annoyance and irritation. Became a TikTok trend in 2023 for someone who talks too much, or whose talking doesn't make sense. |
Yapper | Someone who talks excessively. Yapper is often used to describe someone who talks excessively. | Enough yapping, let's get to work.He's a real yapper, never stops talking.She yapped through the whole movie, missed half the dialogue. | ||
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. |