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siree

siree

4 9.9
A strong, old-fashioned way to say yes to show you mean it
  • interjection
  • /sɪˈri/
  • Archaic
translation icon : sí, señor
  • Yes, siree.
  • Yes, siree
  • siree, Bob

Examples

Synonyms

aye
vssiree
  • Formal
796 7.3

To say yes when people vote

is informal and used mainly to stress a definite yes in speech
and how
vssiree
  • Informal
250 8.6

Shows that you agree strongly with what someone says

is comparable but appears more as a standalone affirmative exclamation
yah
vssiree
  • Informal
140 8.7

A casual way to say yes or show that you agree

is fuller and more emphatic, often used in older informal speech
yee
vssiree
  • Informal
36 9.9

A short shout people make to show excitement or approval

is more about firm, old-fashioned affirmation than excitement
yeh
vssiree
  • Informal
8 9.7

A casual way to say yes or agree

is stronger and more emphatic, often sounding old-fashioned
sirree
vssiree
  • Archaic
6 9.9

A strong informal way to say no that shows you will not change your mind

is the alternative old-fashioned form used the same way
yea
vssiree
  • Archaic
2 9.9

Adds strong agreement or extra emphasis to a statement, especially in old writing

is similar in age but used more often as a plain emphatic yes
yessir
vssiree
  • Informal
1 8.9

A short informal way to say yes to someone in charge showing respect

is emphatic agreement without implying respect or obedience
yes and amen
vssiree
  • Informal
9.4

To show strong agreement with an idea, often said by a group

is similar but more old-fashioned and single-word in style

Antonyms

no
2 1.0

An answer that refuses a request or idea

Idioms

no siree Bob
  • Informal
1 9.9

A strong informal phrase for refusing something

Surface Forms

siree main

Etymology

Siree is a friendly, old-fashioned way to say 'yes' strongly and probably comes from the spoken word sure with a playful ending -ee added for extra force. So saying siree is like saying a very firm 'sure' or 'certainly', which is why people use it to show a definite 'yes'.