Used for an affirmative vote or a person voting affirmatively (‘the yays have it’).
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An affirmative vote or a voter giving such a vote. The motion passed with 42 yays and 18 nays.
Informal degree adverb in the pattern ‘yay big/high/tall’ meaning ‘to this extent’.
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To the extent indicated, often accompanied by a gesture showing size or degree. The puppy is yay big—about as tall as my ankle.
Attributive use before another noun meaning ‘affirmative’ (‘the yay votes’).
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Relating to or expressing an affirmative vote. The yay side easily defeated the opposition.