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!”

intj

An informal way of saying "yes, sir", used for emphatic agreement.

""Get this done by five." "Yessir!""

How to use yessir

Learner’s notes

In 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".

Frequently asked questions

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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