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Yay

Translations

yaynoun
yays
pl
UK
/jeɪ/
US
/jeɪ/
Used for an affirmative vote or a person voting affirmatively (‘the yays have it’).
ouiDans le contexte d'un vote.
The motion passed with 42 yays and 18 nays.
La motion a été adoptée avec 42 oui et 18 non.
yayadverb
Informal degree adverb in the pattern ‘yay big/high/tall’ meaning ‘to this extent’.
comme çaPour indiquer une taille ou un degré approximatif, souvent avec un geste.
The puppy is yay big—about as tall as my ankle.
Le chiot est grand comme ça — à peu près aussi haut que ma cheville.
yayinterjection
UK
/jeɪ/
US
/jeɪ/
Yay! We finally won the game!
Youpi ! Nous avons enfin gagné le match !
Additional translations
youpiIronique.
Synonyms
hurrah
wahoo
whoopee
bravo
hurray
yippee
woohoo
hooray
yayadjective
Attributive use before another noun meaning ‘affirmative’ (‘the yay votes’).
favorableDans le contexte d'un vote.
The yay side easily defeated the opposition.
Le camp favorable a facilement battu l'opposition.

Definitions

yaynoun
An affirmative vote or a voter giving such a vote.
The motion passed with 42 yays and 18 nays.
yayadverb
To the extent indicated, often accompanied by a gesture showing size or degree.
The puppy is yay big—about as tall as my ankle.
yayinterjection
An exclamation of happiness, excitement, or triumph.
Yay! We finally won the game!
Used sarcastically or with mild irony to signal a lack of real enthusiasm.
More paperwork to fill out, yay.
yayadjective
Relating to or expressing an affirmative vote.
The yay side easily defeated the opposition.
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