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yas

yas

Yas (YAS, or yaaaas) is a phrase that is said when an individual is satisfied with something.

It gained popularity through social media circa 2016.

[-1]Yas is typically said while leaning one's head back and usually follows "oh my god".

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The origin of the phrase is a YouTube video of fans serenading Lady Gaga in August 2013 by saying "Yaaas!

Yaaaas!"[1]

A more emphatic version of "yas" is "Yaaaas Queen!"[-1]

Supporters of Hillary Clinton used the phrase "Yaaaaas Hillary!" to support the candidate in her 2016 presidential campaign.

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References

[1]
Citation Linkurbandictionary.comYas Queen on Urban Dictionary.
Dec 13, 2016, 6:35 PM
[2]
Citation Linkyoutube.comThe Lady Gagaorigins of Yas.
Dec 13, 2016, 6:40 PM
[3]
Citation Linkurbandictionary.comYas on Urban Dictionary.
Dec 13, 2016, 6:35 PM
[4]
Citation Linkknowyourmeme.comYas on Know Your Meme.
Dec 13, 2016, 6:40 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comThe Lady Gaga origins of Yas.
Dec 13, 2016, 6:40 PM