ya
1 Americaninterjection
noun
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of ya1
First recorded in 1820–25; a phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of you and your in continuous rapid speech
Origin of yā3
From Arabic
Example Sentences
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He’d previously adapted a beloved YA novel, so he understood that space and the importance of that relationship.
From Salon
They’re just beautiful films, which I think is hard to pull off with commercial, action-heavy YA.
From Salon
Neither of them had much background in the 60-year-old sci-fi world created by Gene Roddenberry before signing on, but together they make up the fresh face of the franchise and their characters share a complex connection that makes their pairing crucial to the series, which mixes YA drama with space exploration.
From Los Angeles Times
“That’s Phil O’Dell for ya,” she said.
From Literature
“That’s Phil O’Dell for ya,” I mumbled to myself as I traced Jemma’s words on the page.
From Literature
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