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[–] kogasa@programming.dev 43 points 11 months ago (5 children)
[–] ezures@lemmy.wtf 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] KevonLooney@lemm.ee 10 points 11 months ago

This word is 3 decades old.

[–] bitwolf@lemmy.one 7 points 11 months ago
[–] Bread@sh.itjust.works 6 points 11 months ago

I am not fond of slang, but even I have to admit it is a fun word. It also has a great meaning. To throw something with great speed in any general direction but usually quite far.

He yeeted his phone out the window when he noticed there was a spider on the screen. It was not the best decision, but it was the choice he made.

[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Yes! It always makes me smile to hear it used. I think it sounds weird coming out of my own mouth, but it perfectly accentuates a funny story.

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world -1 points 11 months ago

Hate that one. It just doesn't feel like something being thrown with force to me.