yeet
/jiːt/
Very CommonTo throw something with force or reckless abandon, or an exclamation of excitement.
Can be literal (throwing an object) or figurative (discarding something, leaving abruptly). The tone is always high-energy and comedic.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | She just yeeted her phone across the room. | She threw her phone forcefully without caring where it landed. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | I need to yeet this whole project and start over. | Discard or abandon the project entirely. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | He yeeted himself off the diving board. | He jumped off the diving board with reckless energy. | reddit, 2022 |
| 04 | That spider? Yeeted out the window immediately. | The spider was thrown out the window without hesitation. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone throws something with maximum force.
- Someone discards or removes something decisively.
- You want to express excitement before doing something bold.
- Describing leaving a situation abruptly or totally.
Do not use it when
- You mean a careful or precise throw.
- You mean to pass something gently to someone.
- You are in a formal or professional context.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Gained viral attention from a 2014 video of a girl throwing an empty can while shouting 'yeet.' Became a widespread meme and internet verb for forceful throwing or discarding.
- First seen
- 2014
- Confidence
- high
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