Y
Interjection | Pronounced: \ee, ˈē\ | IPA: /i/
Definition of Y
—used to express surprise
Origin of Y
New Mexican English. Adaption of English interjection from subdivision of eek, a generic surprised yell, as a shortening of the Mexican Spanish colloquial interjection of hijole, pronounced ee-ho-lay, similar to the English word yikes.
See also: Hui
Alternate spellings exist; E.
First Known Use: 19th century
