English Explanatory Dictionary

yirra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An exclamation used to express shock or exasperation.

Pronunciation

/ˈjɜrə/ /ˈjɪrə/

Word forms

yirra jinne jirr jirra jirre

Etymology

From Afrikaans jere, a minced oath or alteration of Heere or Here (“Lord, God”, interjection), derived from Heer (“Lord”).

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