Yeet is a slang word that functions broadly with the meaning “to throw,” but is especially used to emphasize forcefulness and a lack of concern for the thing being thrown. (You don't yeet something if you're worried that it might break.)
verb (used with object) to hurl or move forcefully: Somebody just yeeted a water bottle into the crowd. He's an early riser, so his mom never had to yeet him out of bed!
Again, yeet is mostly used as a humorous nonsense word. You can technically use it whenever you want to chuckle, although you should probably avoid using it in professional situations. In fact, you should probably avoid using it in any situation where you might be ridiculed for shouting out a meme.
Interjection. yeet (informal, slang) (humorous) Used to express excitement or approval. quotations ▼ A sudden expression used while throwing something.
to throw something with a lot of force: He just grabbed my phone and yeeted it into the river. Yeet me that water bottle.
Yeet is an exclamation of excitement, approval, surprise, or all-around energy, often as issued when doing a dance move or throwing something.
used to express discomfort, surprise, or dismay. I once watched a highlight reel of Tyson knockouts with a roomful of intoxicated medical students who punctuated every blow with phrases like "Oof!
The early origins of 'yeet'
In 2008, an Urban Dictionary user described the word as simply a way to express excitement. The entry elaborated that it could be used in basketball, “when someone has shot a three-pointer that they are sure will go in the hoop,” or, even more colorfully “as one ejaculates.”
NATIONAL (WCIA) — Yeet, cringe, sus and adorkable are now officially in the dictionary. Merriam-Webster announced Wednesday that it added 370 new words and phrases to its dictionary, including plenty of social media slang.
Urban Dictionary says yeet is "especially used in basketball when someone has shot a three-pointer that they are sure will go in the hoop". This is probably a derivation from the dance, during which the dancer calls out "yeet" when making a throwing action with their arms.
Yeet. A very strong word for yes.
ˈshēsh. used to express disappointment, annoyance, or surprise.
13. Yeet. Yeet means to throw something at high velocity. People also yell the word “yeet” while throwing an object at high velocity. Yeet is also used as na exclamation of victory of excitement, similar to “yay!”.
eek; an exclamation of terror.
Pronoun. yee. Alternative form of ye (“you”)
bruh (plural bruhs) (slang) Alternative form of bro (“male comrade or friend”)
In Black slang, to cap about something is “to brag,” “to exaggerate,” or “to lie” about it. This meaning of cap dates back to the early 1900s.
What to Know. Sus is used as a synonym of suspicious, or suspect, as in “you've been acting pretty sus, I think you're up to something.” It's a slang word used to say that someone or something shouldn't be trusted.
“Yeet” is a versatile word that Gen Z's use as an exclamation, a verb, or even a noun. As an exclamation it can be used to express excitement, usually happily but also nervously. It can also be used as an exclamation of victory, or as a battle cry or focus-shout while throwing or hitting something, like "HIII-YA".
The past tense of Yeet recognized by most people is “yote,” — the same with the participle as well.
The term and slang “Sus” was coined by Tyler, The Creator and popularized in Los Angeles, California. Tyler, The Creator was the first rapper to use “Sus”. Tyler, the Creator has been using “Sus” since 2013.
Oomfs is an acronym(abbreviation). Oomfs means “one of my followers” on a social media or “one of my friends”.
Exclamation of pain or embarrassment
Oof is a sound effect people make when reacting to something painful or embarrassing. While people often verbally say it in person, they may also use it online when gaming and messaging.
sussy baka (plural sussy bakas) (Internet slang, humorous) Someone acting in a silly or suspicious way. quotations ▼