100 English Words Starting with “Y” with Their Meanings
Here is a list of 100 English words starting with ‘Y’ with their meanings.
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Yacht – A large boat used for pleasure or racing.
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Yawn – To open your mouth wide and breathe deeply due to tiredness.
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Year – A period of 12 months.
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Yeast – A fungus used in baking and brewing.
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Yellow – A bright color between green and orange.
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Yell – To shout loudly.
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Yes – A word used to agree.
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Yesterday – The day before today.
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Yet – Up to now; still.
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Yield – To give way or produce something.
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Yolk – The yellow part of an egg.
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Young – Not old; in early life.
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Youth – The period of being young.
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Yummy – Delicious, tasty.
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Yard – A measurement of length or an open space around a building.
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Yank – To pull something quickly.
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Yearn – To strongly desire.
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Yonder – At some distance in the direction indicated.
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Yoke – A wooden crosspiece used for animals or a symbol of oppression.
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Yelp – A short, sharp cry.
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Yarn – Thread used for knitting.
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Yuppie – A young professional person.
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Yodel – To sing by changing pitch rapidly.
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Yen – Desire or craving; also Japanese currency.
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Yowl – A loud wailing cry.
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Yawned – Past tense of yawn.
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Yap – Bark sharply, usually by small dogs.
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Yuppify – Make something appealing to young professionals.
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Yearling – An animal or person one year old.
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Yaws – A tropical infection.
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Yaw – To twist or deviate from a straight course.
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Yeoman – A farmer or servant; loyal worker.
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Yabber – Talk idly or chatter.
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Yuck – Expression of disgust.
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Yip – A short, sharp bark.
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Yo-yo – A toy that moves up and down on a string.
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Yogurt – Fermented milk product.
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Yogini – Female practitioner of yoga.
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Yogi – Practitioner of yoga.
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Yielding – Flexible or giving in.
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Yttrium – A chemical element.
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Yonderly – Distant, absent-minded.
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Yare – Ready, quick, and agile.
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Yabbering – Talking continuously.
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Yammer – Complain or talk loudly.
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Yucky – Disgusting, unpleasant.
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Yule – Christmas season.
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Yob – A rude or aggressive young person.
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Yenning – Craving, longing.
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Yawner – Something boring.
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Yabby – A freshwater crayfish.
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Yeastless – Without yeast.
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Yellowish – Slightly yellow.
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Yeomanry – A group of farmers or landowners.
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Yearbook – An annual publication about a school or organization.
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Yachter – Someone who sails a yacht.
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Yelling – The act of shouting.
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Yesteryear – Past years; former times.
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Yieldable – Able to produce or give way.
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Yammering – Talking loudly or complaining continuously.
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Yenster – Someone with a strong desire.
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Yippee – Expression of excitement or joy.
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Yammered – Complained or talked loudly in the past.
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Yardstick – A standard for measurement or comparison.
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Yesternight – Last night.
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Yodeller – A person who yodels.
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Yachting – The sport or activity of sailing a yacht.
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Yokel – A country person; sometimes used jokingly.
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Yawner – Something boring or dull.
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Yachtman – A man who owns or sails a yacht.
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Yin – The passive or feminine principle in Chinese philosophy.
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Yang – The active or masculine principle in Chinese philosophy.
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Yarely – Quickly and nimbly.
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Yabbying – Catching or hunting yabby (freshwater crayfish).
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Yellowtail – A type of fish with a yellow tail.
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Yeanling – A young sheep.
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Yammerer – Someone who talks or complains excessively.
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Yarned – Told a long story or tale.
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Yabbyer – A person who catches yabbies.
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Yokefellow – A companion or partner.
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Yearnful – Full of longing.
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Yowlers – Animals or people who make loud wailing cries.
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Yestermorn – Yesterday morning.
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Yellowfin – A species of tuna fish.
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Yean – To give birth to young (sheep or goats).
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Yodelling – Singing by changing pitch rapidly.
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Yestermonth – Last month.
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Yardage – Measurement in yards; total length.
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Yaff – To bark or yap noisily.
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Yclept – By the name of; called.
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Yett – A gate or entrance (Scottish).
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Yabber – To talk noisily.
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Yaffle – To eat or drink noisily.
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Yapok – A South American water opossum.
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Yeomanlike – Loyal and hardworking like a yeoman.
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Yestreen – Last evening.
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Younker – A young man or youth.
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Yawnerly – In a boring manner.
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Yogiism – A saying or practice of a yogi.
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Yestermornings – Plural of yesterday morning.
