24 Slang Words beginning with Y
Slang is a kind of language consisting of very informal words and phrases. Slang is more common in speech than in writing. Slang words are often used in a particular context or by a particular group of people.
These are English slang words beginning with the letter Y. Click on a slang term for example sentences, notes, origins, quizzes and answers.
Slang
yahoo (1)
interjection expressing joy or excitement
yahoo (2)
a rude, loud, aggressive person
yakka
work, physical labour
yakuza
a Japanese criminal organisation, or a member of such an organisation
yank
to quickly pull something (v.) | a quick pull (n.)
Yankee | Yank
an American, a person from the United States of America
yap | yak | yack
to talk for too long and not say anything important or interesting
yawn
a dull, boring event or situation
yeah
yes
yellow
cowardly, not brave
yes-man
a person who always agrees with their employer
yid | Yid
an offensive, derogatory word meaning a Jewish person
Yikes!
interjection expressing surprise or shock
yips
(in phrase the yips) nervous tension that causes mistakes
Yo!
a greeting, like "Hey!"
yo-yo
a stupid or crazy person
yob | yobbo
an aggressive, impolite, crude person
yokel
a simple, poorly-educated person from the countryside
yonks
a very long time, ages
You bet! | You betcha!
yes (as in a strong positive response to a suggestion or an offer)
Yuck!
an expression of disgust
yucky
bad-tasting, not delicious
yummy
delicious
yuppie
a young professional with a high-paying job and an expensive lifestyle
