ay
Pronunciation: [eɪ]
Word
Context: “emotion/exclamation”
(interjection) a word used to show surprise, joy, or agreement. You say 'ay' when something good happens or when you want everyone to know you're excited.
Example
Ay! I got an A on my test!
Example
No, ay! I didn't mean to shout in class.
Example
Did you just say 'ay' because you won the game?
Context: “agreement”
(adverb) a word used to mean yes or to agree. When someone asks you something and you think it's right, you can say 'ay' instead of 'yes'.
Example
I asked if we could go to the park, and he said, 'Ay!'
Example
She didn't say 'ay' when I asked if she liked my drawing.
Example
Did you hear him say 'ay' when I invited him to the party?
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