yah
/jʌː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: yahs
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Yes.
AdverbRegister: UK, US
Examples
Yah, we did go along but it turned out the wedding was a load of nonsense.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An expression uttered to encourage a horse to run faster.
Interjection
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An upper-class person, especially a Sloane Ranger.
NounRegister: UK, informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “yah” mean?
Yes.
Is “yah” formal or informal?
yah is generally UK, US.