Definitions

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  • interjection slang used to express triumph, normally if trying to appear a "gangsta".

Etymologies

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Popularised in the mid-2000s by Ali G, alter-ego of British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, and more recently by Sterling Archer, voiced by H Jon Benjamin, in the animated series Archer.

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Examples

  • Until I picked up Vox's convention I was alternating between [sweet sassy molassey] and [booyakasha].

    At least we know how to tag these posts... - Anil Dash 2007

  • Much respeck (booyakasha) to David Clowney, novenas for Vernon and Quixotic dreams of Danny Woodhead all from the panelists below.

    thejetsblog.com 2009

  • Congrats to the pirate bay! dj_fisherman - 11-15 2008 booyakasha!!!! the world's most MASSIVE torrent tracker;)

    The Pirate Bay - Blog s25m 2009

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