Yessir
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Yessir is an interjection meaning (informal or military) Used to express assent, especially to a male superior.
Meaning
(informal or military) Used to express assent, especially to a male superior.
More Meanings
- (informal) Used to express emphatic affirmation.
- (Isle of Man, colloquial) Term of address to a male; mate; buddy.
Word Forms
- yessuh
- yessiree
- yessirree
Antonyms for yessir
Common opposites include nossuh, nosuh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sir, mate, shipmate, champ, old man, fellow-me-lad.
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