Gen Z Slang
What Does "Yeet" Mean?
Quick Definition
To throw something with force and enthusiasm. Also an exclamation of excitement.
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What "Yeet" Really Means
"Yeet" means to throw something with power and abandon — you don't yeet gently. It went viral from a 2014 video of a teen throwing an empty can while yelling "yeet!" It can be used as a verb ("yeet that trash into the bin") or as an exclamation of excitement. The past tense is debated: "yeeted" vs "yote." It's one of the most fun and enduring pieces of Gen Z vocabulary.
Origin & History
Viral video 2014; became mainstream Gen Z vocabulary.
Tone & Context
This slang is generally considered positive in tone. Casual, humorous. Very widely known. Adds comedic energy.
Example Sentences
- "She yeeted her phone across the room in frustration."
- "Yeet!" (exclaimed while throwing something)
- "I want to yeet myself out of this meeting."
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