yay

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Meaning · English

Cocaine (powder or crack).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In Billy Corben's engrossing new documentary, Cocaine Cowboys (Magnolia Pictures), self-described "assassin" Jorge "Rivi" Ayala (among others) give up the goods on Miami's explosive early '80s yay trade.

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 “yay” mean?

Cocaine (powder or crack).

Is “yay” formal or informal?

yay is generally slang.