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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
yeperu
a more lively yes. The word yeparu came out of me because I wanted to say yes but in a more lively fashion. The -aru ending could be spelled many ways but the main image I have after I said More…
Yeppies
people, usually in their twenties, who are afraid to commit, dont like decisions, and don't take life seriously yet. This word is a good reference for a portion of the population. These More…
Yeppies
People, usually in their twenties, who are afraid to commit, dont like decisions, and don't take life seriously yet. This word is a good reference for a portion of the population. These More…
yesh
Yes; correct; it is so Yesh was formed from a common typo committed in typing yes. The increasing usage of colloquialized 'yeah' for 'yes' used in informal online communication (instant More…
yesterclass
The class session prior to this one, though it may have been several days ago "Last class" is awkward and "yesterday" is inaccurate. Really an analogy to "yesterday". =What did we do More…
Yestergay
It denotes a person who used to be, but is no longer a homosexual. Etymology : yestergay. Blend of 'yesterday' and 'gay' =MTV VJ describing the term during the Show, “I love More…