Yeet

Pronunciation: /jit/

Definitions of yeet

noun a slang term used to express excitement, approval, or to show off a physical feat

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a funny video of someone yeeting a water bottle across the room.

A2 My little cousin loves to say 'yeet' whenever he throws a ball.

B1 The students had a yeet competition to see who could throw a paper airplane the farthest.

B2 She let out a loud 'yeet' as she scored the winning goal in the soccer game.

C1 The meme went viral after a famous celebrity was caught on camera yelling 'yeet' during a concert.

C2 The word 'yeet' has become a popular slang term among teenagers for expressing excitement or triumph.

Examples of yeet in a Sentence

formal The athlete executed a perfect yeet during the high jump competition.

informal I'm going to yeet this ball as far as I can.

slang I yeeted my phone across the room when I got the good news.

figurative She yeeted herself out of the toxic relationship and never looked back.

Grammatical Forms of yeet

• past tense: yeeted
• plural: yeets
• comparative: yeeter
• superlative: yeetest
• present tense: yeet
• future tense: will yeet
• perfect tense: has yeeted
• continuous tense: is yeeting
• singular: yeet
• positive degree: yeet
• infinitive: to yeet
• gerund: yeeting
• participle: yeeted

Origin and Evolution of yeet

First Known Use: 2008 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'yeet' is believed to have originated from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as an exclamation of excitement or triumph.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'yeet' has evolved to be used as a verb meaning to throw or move something with force and enthusiasm. It has also become a popular slang term on social media and among younger generations.