Slang & Idioms Starting with "Y"

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• Y'all American Southern contraction of 'you all'
• Yah Upper-class pronunciation of 'yes'
• Yass Emphatic 'yes'; expression of excitement and approval.
• Yeah, Right Expressing sarcastic disbelief; I don't believe you
• Yellow card Caution/booking shown by referee.
• Yo Hey/Hello (casual greeting).
• Yomp A long march with full kit (Royal Marines)
• Yorkshire pudding A light batter pudding traditionally served with roast beef
• You Bet Certainly; yes definitely; you're welcome
• You Know What I Mean Do you understand? (seeking confirmation)
• You muppet Calling someone an idiot (British)
• You're Welcome Response to thanks; no thanks necessary
• you've made it achieved success