Yuk

from jawa

Verified
Standard
particle
Fused Form
From jawa

Definition

Particle used to invite or encourage

Etymology

Borrowed from the Javanese 'ayo' or 'yo', undergoing phonetic reduction and the addition of a glottal stop. The word gained popularity in the Jakarta dialect before spreading nationally as an informal hortative particle in everyday conversation.

Semantic Category

Fused Form