intj
yessir
YEH-sur
Yessir (intj) means an informal way of saying "yes, sir", used for emphatic agreement. Example: “Get this done by five." "Yessir!”
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An informal way of saying "yes, sir", used for emphatic agreement.
""Get this done by five." "Yessir!""
How to use yessir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, emphatic way of saying yes, especially to someone in authority.
When to use it
Very informal and spoken; can sound joking or exaggerated in writing.
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Etymology
A contraction of "yes" and "sir".
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What does “yessir” mean?
The word “yessir” means an informal way of saying "yes, sir", used for emphatic agreement. In plain terms, a casual, emphatic way of saying yes, especially to someone in authority.
How do you pronounce “yessir”?
“Yessir” is pronounced YEH-sur (/ˈjɛsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “yessir” in a sentence?
Here is “yessir” used in a sentence: “"Get this done by five." "Yessir!".”
What part of speech is “yessir”?
“Yessir” is an intj.
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