yeh
8
9.7
- interjection
- /jɛ/
- Informal
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- He nodded enthusiastically and said, "Yeh, that sounds great!"
- say yeh
- yeh, she knows
If I was yeh kuchang very smart on her part, but I didn't because I did not create this and if I did that would be genius.
- If I was yeh kuchang very smart on her part, but I didn't because I did not create this and if I did that would be genius.
Examples
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"Yeh," he managed, holding back a dozen harsher answers.
Fiction book (1994) -
Yeh, sure.
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Ah, yeh, we close at six.
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- Oh yeh, I feel fine
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"Yeh, yeh, yeh!" the two other sisters respond in chorus.
Fiction book (2001) -
When he mumbled, "Ya know?" he expected to hear a "Yeh."
Academic text (2009) -
Yeh, and we never remembered a thing Harold said.
Academic text (2009) -
Yeh!
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Yeh.
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Another said, 'Yeh, pass the joint'—and for some group reason, they all laughed.
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
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5.6
A casual way to say yes to show agreement
796
7.3
To say yes when people vote
636
7.7
A casual way to say yes when speaking
199
8.2
A casual way to say yes
140
8.7
A casual way to say yes or show that you agree
36
9.9
A short shout people make to show excitement or approval
22
9.9
A friendly word people say to show agreement
19
8.7
To show you agree or are ready to begin
14
4.4
A word or statement that shows agreement, like yes
9
9.9
Shows that you understand or agree with someone
8
9.9
You say it to show agreement or acceptance
4
9.9
A casual way to say yes or show you agree
4
9.0
A short informal word people say to show agreement
2
9.9
Adds strong agreement or extra emphasis to a statement, especially in old writing
1
8.9
A short informal way to say yes to someone in charge showing respect
1
1.0
An answer that shows agreement or permission
1
9.9
A short casual reply showing weak agreement or that you heard someone
An excited way to say yes to show you like something
A very excited informal way to say yes
A very excited yes that shows strong agreement
To show strong agreement with an idea, often said by a group
A strong, playful way to say yes
A casual way to show you agree or that you understand
Say yes in a playful way
Approval or permission to start
Antonyms
How Affirmative
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word yeh is a short, casual way to say yes, like the relaxed yeah people use when they speak. Think of it as a quick 'yes' or 'agreement', which is why people say yeh to agree fast.