"YN" meaning in English

See YN in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} YN
  1. (US, military) Abbreviation of yeoman. Tags: US, abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: yeoman Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-YN-en-noun-8PU--xaT Categories (other): American English Topics: government, military, politics, war
  2. (African-American Vernacular, Internet slang) Initialism of young nigga. Tags: Internet, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: young nigga
    Sense id: en-YN-en-noun-3zeXy0rq Categories (other): African-American Vernacular English
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