yeet

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A sudden forceful throw, a burst of fast movement, and an informal shout of excitement or approval.
Practice using yeet in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • I yeeted the crumpled paper into the trash bin.
  • Yeet! This is the best pizza ever.
  • Yeet! I just got tickets to the concert.
  • Yeet! We won the game!
  • He yeeted out of bed after missing his alarm.

Similar words

sprint
dash
rush
hurl
fling
nice
toss
lob
toss
shoot

Meanings

Throw something forcefully

verb
physical
informal
To throw or launch something with sudden force, often in a dramatic or careless way.

Examples

  • He yeeted the ball across the field.
  • She yeeted her phone onto the couch in frustration.
  • The kids yeeted water balloons during the summer party.
  • I yeeted the crumpled paper into the trash bin.
  • They yeeted the old couch out the window.

Similar words

throw
hurl
toss
fling
lob
pitch
chuck
launch

Move suddenly or fast

verb
motion
informal
To move very quickly or abruptly, especially with a burst of energy.

Examples

  • The cat yeeted across the room when the doorbell rang.
  • He yeeted out of bed after missing his alarm.
  • The skateboarder yeeted down the hill.
  • Everyone yeeted toward the exit when the show ended.
  • She yeeted through the hallway to catch the bus.

Similar words

rush
dash
bolt
zoom
sprint
race
dart
shoot

Excited shout

interjection
everyday
informal
A shout used to show excitement, approval, surprise, or triumph.

Examples

  • Yeet! That was an amazing trick.
  • Yeet! I just got tickets to the concert.
  • Yeet! We won the game!
  • Yeet! This is the best pizza ever.
  • Yeet! Look at that perfect jump.

Similar words

yay
woohoo
hooray
yes
awesome
sweet
nice
heck yeah

Forceful throw

noun
slang
informal
A forceful throw, especially one done suddenly or with comic exaggeration.

Examples

  • His yeet sent the frisbee soaring over the fence.
  • That was a solid yeet, and it landed right in the bin.
  • The crowd cheered after his impressive yeet.
  • She judged each yeet by distance and accuracy.
  • One wild yeet knocked the cup off the table.

Similar words

throw
toss
hurl
fling
chuck
launch
lob
pitch

Etymology

Internet slang from the early 2010s, widely associated with 2014 Vine videos in which the word was shouted during a throwing or dance-like motion.

FAQ

What does yeet mean?

Yeet can mean to throw something forcefully, move suddenly or quickly, or shout with excitement.

How is yeet used as a verb?

As a verb, yeet usually means to throw something hard, as in He yeeted the ball across the field.

Can yeet mean to move quickly?

Yes. In casual slang, yeet can describe sudden fast movement, as in She yeeted through the hallway.

How is yeet used as an exclamation?

It is shouted to show excitement, approval, surprise, or triumph.

Can yeet be a noun?

Yes. A yeet can be a forceful throw, especially one that feels sudden or exaggerated.

Is yeet formal?

No. Yeet is informal slang and usually does not fit formal writing.

What is the past tense of yeet?

The regular past tense is yeeted.

Where did yeet come from?

It spread through internet slang in the early 2010s and became strongly associated with Vine videos around 2014.

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