Definitions

1. noun

a term of endearment for a grandmother or an older woman

“She’s a yaya to all the kids in the neighborhood.”

2. interjection

an expression of excitement or joy, often used in the context of sports, especially in African and Caribbean cultures

“Yaya! The home team just scored the winning goal!”

3. verb

to celebrate or express enthusiasm, often in a loud and boisterous manner

“The crowd yayaed when the team won the championship.”