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Old 12-07-2009, 09:40 AM   #1
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Originally Posted by TheMercenary View Post
Is Yada Yidish?
Function: noun
Etymology: alteration of earlier yatata idle chatter, probably ultimately from British dial. and argot yatter-yatter to chatter, of imitative origin.


However, it's a common expression with NYC Jews. I've met.
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