yas

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Meaning · English

Nonstandard spelling of yes.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

'Oh! yas, I smokes; but I durned sight d'ruther chaw.'

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “yas” mean?

Nonstandard spelling of yes.

Is “yas” formal or informal?

yas is generally slang.