yass
See also: Yass
English
Etymology 1
Particle
yass
- (US, dialectal, Scotland) Pronunciation spelling of yes.
- 1962 (2006), Joseph Commings, "The X Street Murders", The Mammoth Book of Perfect Crimes & Impossible Mysteries
- Yass. I never got above the rank of shavetail. We were the dogfaces who gave ’em hell at Chateau Thierry.
- 1962 (2006), Joseph Commings, "The X Street Murders", The Mammoth Book of Perfect Crimes & Impossible Mysteries
Etymology 2
Alteration of yes, with likely influence from pronunciation spelling.
Pronunciation
Interjection
yass
- (African-American Vernacular, LGBT, slang) A strong expression of excitement or admiration.
- Yass queen, you did that!
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Further reading
- "Where Does "YAAAS" Come From?" in Bustle