yas
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.