yay

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American Heritage Dictionary (1 definition)

    –interjection
  1. Used as an exclamation of pleasure, approval, elation, or victory.

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    –noun
  1. A branch of the tai languages.

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/ (yā)/
ahd pronounces "yay"
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  1. Alteration of yea.

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