Yella is used by American back-country folk in place of the word "chicken," when "chicken" is being used in a derogatory manner.
"Aww, don't wanna fight? Yur' Yella!"
by Cait February 22, 2005

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by Mike Temp March 08, 2003

World famous rapper from NWA(Nigg*z with attitude) was apparently called yella because of his hispanic background
by Sahil July 10, 2005
