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| − | [[Category: | + | The most popular meaning is '''cover your a**''' (the latter word is the expletive term for a donkey or one's rear end), but in some cases, where profanity isn't allowed, the latter term is replaced by '''assets''' or another euphemism. |
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Latest revision as of 21:33, August 9, 2026
CYA is American slang for a term meaning to attempt to avoid personal responsibility for a decision or action. It is commonly used in bureaucracy and the private sector.
The most popular meaning is cover your a** (the latter word is the expletive term for a donkey or one's rear end), but in some cases, where profanity isn't allowed, the latter term is replaced by assets or another euphemism.