noun
siree
sur-EE
Siree (noun) means an informal, emphatic variant of "sir", typically used in the expression "yes siree". Example: “Yes siree, that's the best pie I've ever had.”
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An informal, emphatic variant of "sir", typically used in the expression "yes siree".
"Yes siree, that's the best pie I've ever had."
How to use siree
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA folksy, emphatic version of "sir", almost always heard in "yes siree."
Common pairings
yes siree
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Word forms
- Plural
- sirees
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Etymology
An extended, emphatic form of sir.
Rhymes for siree
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What does “siree” mean?
The word “siree” means an informal, emphatic variant of "sir", typically used in the expression "yes siree". In plain terms, a folksy, emphatic version of "sir", almost always heard in "yes siree.".
How do you pronounce “siree”?
“Siree” is pronounced sur-EE (/ˌsɜː(ɹ)ˈiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “siree” in a sentence?
Here is “siree” used in a sentence: “Yes siree, that's the best pie I've ever had.”
What part of speech is “siree”?
“Siree” is a noun.
