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Yukon Time
Yule
yule log
Yuletide
yum cha
Yuma
Yuman
yummy
yup
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yuppie
yuppie flu
yuppify
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yup
yup [ yup ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
( informal )
Same as  yes
[Early 20th century. Representing a casual pronunciation of yes]
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