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yah

interj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈjɑ// UK //jˈɑː// yah Informal
Definition

interj. a casual way to say 'yes' or show you agree. You use it in relaxed conversations with friends.

interj. an informal affirmative response or expression of agreement. Used primarily in spoken English and casual writing.


SIMPLE

Yah, I will meet you there.

CONTEXTUAL

She nodded and said yah when he asked if she wanted coffee.

COMPLEX

His lazy yah was the only confirmation he offered before turning back to his book.

Etymology 1

An alternative pronunciation, equivalent of yeah and yes.

Etymology 2

From the pronunciation of “yes” which such people use.

Etymology 3

From you.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated May 5, 2026