yay

interjection
UK: /jeɪ/
US: /jeɪ/

  1. An expression of joy, approval, or excitement.

    1. Yay, we won the game! [ ] [ ]
    2. After weeks of stressful exams, yay, it's finally the weekend, and I can relax and recharge. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hooray yahoo yes great
yay adverb

  1. A enthusiastic affirmative response; yes.

    1. Did you like the movie? Yay! [ ] [ ]
    2. She asked if I could help, so I said yay to supporting such a worthy cause. [ ] [ ]
yay noun

  1. Something greeted with enthusiasm.

    1. The party was a yay for everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected bonus was a big yay for the hardworking employees boosting morale. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "yay" is /jeɪ/ in British English and /jeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yay": hooray, yahoo, yes, great.

Example usage of "yay": "Yay, we won the game!". More examples on the page.