intj
yay
yay
intj
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An exclamation of joy, approval, or celebration.
"Yay! We finally won the match!"
How to Use Yay
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheerful shout used to celebrate good news.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with the more formal, archaic "yea," meaning "yes."
When to use it
Very informal; common in speech and text messages.
Easily confused with
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_____! We finally won the match!
Etymology
A modern celebratory exclamation, likely shaped by "yeah" and "hooray."