English Explanatory Dictionary

aye aye, sir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. The correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy and US Navy ship, on receipt of an order from someone of senior rank or authority. It means "I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order."
phrase
  1. Alternative form of aye aye, sir.

Pronunciation

en-au-aye aye, sir.ogg

Word forms

aye aye, sir aye, aye, sir aye-aye, sir

Related words

ahoy aye-aye
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