English
Adjective
yar
- nautical Especially of a sailboat, of a vessel which is quick, and agile. Of one which is easy to hand, reef and steer.
#: 1940 My, she was yar...It means, uh...easy to handle, quick to the helm, fast, right. Everything a boat should be, until she develops dry rot. - w:The Philadelphia Story|- written by w:Philip Barry|-
#: 1993 Arr, here be a fine vessel the yarest river-going boat there be. - Captain McAllister? w:Simpsons|The Simpsons ep. w:Boy-Scoutz_N_the_Hood|1F06
Etymology
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Old English gearu "ready"
Old High German garo "ready"
Synonyms
yare
Interjection
Yar!
- A nautical exclamation used by sailors or pirates to express anger, dismay or approval.
#: 2002 That was the prop comedy of the Sea Captain. More like, "Thar he blows!" -Krusty the Clown Yar, I'm so sorry.-Captain McAllister?, after his swordfish with 3 rolls of toilet paper on the sword joke fails. w:Simpsons|The Simpsons ep. w:The Bart Wants What It Wants|DABF06
#: 2001 Yar, she blows! - Captain McAllister?, upon leaving the Praiseland amusement park in disgust. w:Simpsons|The Simpsons ep. w:I'm Goin' to Praiseland|CABF15
#: 1999 Yar! That's going to replace the whale in my nightmares - Captain McAllister?, discussing the crotch of Homer's sweatpants wearing out with restauranteur Akira. w:Simpsons|The Simpsons ep. w:Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?|AABF21
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