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Definition of CYA

CYA

interjection

  • acronym for "cover your ass."
    Following audit procedures will help you CYA.

    Last edited on Apr 20 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

  • "see ya", i.e. "see you". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)

    Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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Definitions include: acronym for "bitch from hell".
Definitions include: abbreviated form of "people's", used in electronic communication.
Definitions include: acronym for "for fuck's sake."
Definitions include: acronym for "no shit, Sherlock".
Definitions include: acronym for "that hoe over there".
Definitions include: used to express displeasure, disagreement, disappointment, or disgust.
Definitions include: acronym for "ta-ta for now" (i.e. "goodbye for now.")
Definitions include: "LOL" with the O replaced with an E.
Definitions include: acronym for "back-yard barbeque".
Definitions include: muscular.
Definitions include: acronym for "I don't know".
Definitions include: before.
Definitions include: acronym for "go fuck yourself".
Definitions include: acronym for "just fucking do it".

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Other terms relating to 'ass':

Definitions include: pestering a person.
Definitions include: pestering multiple people.
Definitions include: short for ass-poopin'.
Definitions include: anything displeasing.
Definitions include: used after an adjective to indicate extremes or excessiveness; "very", "really", "extremely".
Definitions include: in reverse or totally incorrect
Definitions include: a general insult.
Definitions include: instance of flatulence.
Definitions include: Extreme halitosis.
Definitions include: solid bodily waste discharged through the anus.
Definitions include: a despicable person.
Definitions include: one who appears foolish, like a clown.
Definitions include: the cleft between the buttocks.
Definitions include: very early in the day.
Definitions include: is where you get money for sittin' on your ass.

Other terms relating to 'cover':

Definitions include: to reveal a person's lie(s).
Definitions include: admission paid to get into a bar, dance club, etc.
Definitions include: a band or singer that mostly plays ("covers") other artists' songs.
Definitions include: admission paid to get into a bar, dance club, etc.
Definitions include: to do something in order to have plausible deniability in case something goes wrong.

Other terms relating to 'your':

Definitions include: sexual activity.
Definitions include: Slang for adding your opinion of something or someone without being asked for your opinion.
Definitions include: a declaration of victory or superiority.
Definitions include: said at the end of a set of instructions in order to mark their conclusion.
Definitions include: "bring your own..."
Definitions include: acronym for "bring your own beer", "bring your own bottle", or "bring your own booze".
Definitions include: "bring your own wine".
Definitions include: acronym for "do your own homework".
Definitions include: acronym for "for your information."
Definitions include: acronym for "fuck your life".
Definitions include: acronym for "Google is your friend".
Definitions include: acronym for "I am not your lawyer".
Definitions include: "your."
Definitions include: acronym for "mind your own business."
Definitions include: acronym for "none of your business."

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