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The A to Z of Northern slang - Y is for Yay Big

Written by
Ian Jones
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Yay Big

adjective \ˈyā bɪɡ\

Definition: The size of an object, used in conjunction with hand gestures to demonstrate the appropriate width.

Origins: 'Yay' comes from the Middle English word 'yea', which means 'truly'. Over time it has come to mean 'this', referring to the space between one's hands.

Synonyms: bout yon big

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Illustrations: Dom Oliver.

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