Y2K
The year 2000. The problem in which some computer hardware and software are unable to process dates after 31 December 1999. Etymology : Acronym from Y (year) + 2 + K (Gr. 'kilos' More…
Y2k
the year 2000 computer bug problem Shorter, easier reference to the problem. It is pronounced as shown. =Y2k isn't going to cause the average computer user too much difficulty, but More…
yabadoo
offensive term for a person of South Asian descent Presumably, this comes from some form of Fred Flintstone’s “yaba-daba-doo,” so I guess it is sound symbolism or More…
yac
(pronounced yack) yards after catch; the yards that a foot player runs after catching the ball =The word ‘yac’ is an acronym for the term ‘yards after catch’ used in the context of More…
Yada
phrase meaning et cetera, et cetera In the context of the Seinfeld show, the phrase “yada yada yada” was used as mindless words to link different thoughts together. However, in More…
Yada-yada
Expression for lengthy and/or unimportant information in a conversation. It appears to be a saying that is used as a sort of filler in discourse. The repetitions indicate the size of the More…
Yadidimean
One person’s request for confirmation from another that they are in agreement. This term is analogous to the phrase ‘Do you know what I mean?’ =This term was coined in the bay area to More…
Yak
(Onomatopoeia) To throw up =I first heard this word when I asked my roommate if there were any other words he knew that meant to throw up. He said that one time he and his friends used the More…
Yarn
To engage in informal conversation with a friend or close acquaintance. To talk, to have an informal and social conversation. 'Yarn' may have been used because women in knitting circles More…
Yase
Confirmation of a correct response =Used in the place of yes in situations where answer is very obvious, almost to the point of ridiculousness. Underlies sarcastic, almost demeaning More…
Ydg
(idiom) A term pronounced “ya dig” which is supposed to ask if the person is in accord. =The term is a complicated mess of blending you and dig and clipping into an internet slang shortened More…
yeahwhatta
Exclamation expressing confusion or uncertainty. Writer was seeking a colorful way of expressing confusion. Since this was on a sign, the writer needed a word that would grab More…
Yello
yes and hello, why are you calling, how can I help you? =Person answering phone: Yello? Etymology : Blend of yeah or yes and hello. Yes is probably from Old English gea, ge More…
yellow
The color yellow, and a name synonymous with DHL Express, a mailing company. An advertising campaigns’ attempt to make a metaphorical reference between Yellow and Brown, both of which More…
yellow fever
Having an irresistible attraction to Asiatic people (as opposed to its original meaning, the disease of the same name). Used by a friend in describing his preferences in women. =Used by a More…
Yellow Fever
The condition of having an unusually high affinity for Asians of opposite sex. Can also be used to describe the craze for Asian goods, popular culture, etc. The term "yellow More…
Yellow fever
(noun) Being attracted towards those of Asian ethnicity. =Alex has got yellow fever bad. Etymology : using "yellow" as a kind of disease =Alex Suarez 10/2/11
yellow fever (2)
a strong inclination to be physically attracted to Asian people, particulary Asian women =The term is often used in a negative manner to refer to those who are strongly attracted to More…