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Yan

Noun / jæn / Another word for yan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

There is no definition for the word 'yan' in the English language. It may be a name or a slang word.

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Common collocations

  • heads or tails
  • flip a coin
  • call the yan
  • the yan side
  • on the yan
  • the yan of the coin

Word family

noun yan

Usage note

Yan is an archaic term for the face or front side of a coin, often used in the phrase 'heads or tails'. It is rarely used in modern English outside of this specific idiom.

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Example sentences

  1. Yan is a unique name.
  2. I met a boy named Yan at the park.
  3. I don't know what Yan means, but it's a cool name.
  4. Yan is a short and easy name to remember.
  5. My cousin's friend is named Yan.

Quotes

  • Yan was a good man with a kind heart.
  • I wish I could be as brave as Yan.
  • Yan's smile lit up the room.

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