General
yaldi
What does yaldi mean?
A shout of delight, celebration or excitement.
"Friday at last — yaldi!"
Origin
Modern Scots exclamation of joy, of colloquial/imitative origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'yaldi' mean?
It is an exclamation of joy, celebration or excitement, roughly equivalent to 'yes!' or 'get in!'.
How do you use 'yaldi'?
As a shout of delight, e.g. 'Friday at last — yaldi!' or 'Yaldi, we won!'.
Where does 'yaldi' come from?
It is a modern Scots exclamation of colloquial and imitative origin, popularised in everyday celebratory speech.
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