Slang Words

Yeet Meaning, Examples & More

“Yeet” means to forcefully throw something.

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What does Yeet mean?

“Yeet” means to forcefully throw something. 

Originally, it came from a Vine (a video app before TikTok that was discontinued). In this video, a girl takes an empty soda can and throws it into a hallway full of people as she says, “Yeet!

Now, you’ll hear it in a similar fashion, like “Did you see Tyler make that winning goal? He just yeeted it at the last minute.”

Yeet meaning and more: How to talk with your kid about slang

Need to talk with your child about slang meanings? Here are a few conversation starters for kids to help you teach them healthy tech habits.

  • “What’s a new word you and your friends are into right now?”
  • When I was your age, people would say something was ‘all that and a bag of chips’ if it was awesome. What’s your favorite word to describe something as cool?”
  • “I know emojis can mean something different to kids than they do to parents. Are there any emojis I use that you think I should stop using?”
  • “If you could describe yourself using just one emoji, which one would you pick?”

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