English Explanatory Dictionary

yessir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to express assent, especially to a male superior.
  2. Used to express emphatic affirmation.
noun
  1. Term of address to a male; mate; buddy.

Pronunciation

/ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-yessir.wav /ˈjɛsɚ/ /ˌjɛsˈsɝ/

Word forms

yessir yessuh yessiree yessirree

Etymology

From yes + sir.

Synonyms

hell yes hells yeah heck yeah

Antonyms

nossuh nosuh hell no heck no hecks no hell to the no
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