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Yay/Nay
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Yay vs. Nay
Yay
An expression of joy or excitement.
Examples:
Synonyms:
hooray
hurray
yippee
Antonyms:
nay
boo
Nay
/neɪ/
Used to express refusal, disagreement, or to vote no
Examples:
Synonyms:
no
negative
disagreement
Antonyms:
aye
yes
yeah
Ways to tell them apart:
Yay
is often used when someone is excited and wants to express joy or approval.
Nay
is used when someone wants to express disagreement or disapproval.
Think of
yay
as a cheer, like you'd hear at a sports event or celebration.
Nay
is more formal and is reminiscent of votes or decisions where
nay
means
no
.
Remember
y
for yay as in yes, and
n
for nay as in no.
When to use yay:
When to use nay:
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