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yep

yep

636 7.7
A casual way to say yes when speaking
  • interjection
  • /jɛp/
  • Informal
translation icon : sí
  • "But why do you think so?" "Because you wanted to talk to me." "Yep," Chee said.
  • said "Yep"
  • Right. Yep
  • replied "Yep"

I was just like, Yep, they're doing this.

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Examples

  • Yep, all looks good to me.

    Elemental (2023)

  • So just to make sure, Yep, it would go.

  • "Yep," he said, and held the can out to her without tasting its contents.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Christina almost said to them, "Want to buy an inn?" "Yep," said Benjamin, actually laughing out loud.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Yep, up ahead he saw peaks that were higher and sharper than the mounds below him.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • "Are you coming to the party tonight?" "Yep, I wouldn't miss it for the world!"

  • "Is this the right train to Chicago?" "Yep, that train will take you there."

  • "Did you finish your homework?" "Yep, all done!"

Synonyms

yeah
vsyep
  • Informal
∞ 5.6

A casual way to say yes to show agreement

is similarly casual but feels more clipped and brief
sure
vsyep
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

To say certainly or definitely

is casual agreement rather than stressing certainty or promise
aye
vsyep
  • Formal
796 7.3

To say yes when people vote

is informal casual agreement rather than formal or official use
yup
vsyep
  • Informal
199 8.2

A casual way to say yes

is informal agreement that often feels slightly more playful
yah
vsyep
  • Informal
140 8.7

A casual way to say yes or show that you agree

is equally informal but can sound slightly sharper or brisker
yeh
vsyep
  • Informal
8 9.7

A casual way to say yes or agree

is informal agreement but often used in friendlier tone
yuh
vsyep
  • Informal
4 9.9

A casual way to say yes or show you agree

is informal agreement that may feel a touch more direct
yea
vsyep
  • Archaic
2 9.9

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

is modern casual agreement rather than archaic or formal usage
yessir
vsyep
  • Informal
1 8.9

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

is informal agreement without the respectful or obedient tone
yes
vsyep
1 1.0

An answer that shows agreement or permission

is the informal casual way to give that same assent
yeah-huh
vsyep
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short casual reply showing weak agreement or that you heard someone

is brief casual assent used more as a standalone reply
yas
vsyep
  • Slang
9.9

An excited way to say yes to show you like something

is casual agreement without intense excitement or emphasis
yes and amen
vsyep
  • Informal
9.4

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

is informal confirmation without that strong emphatic force
HE-double-L yeah
vsyep
  • Slang
9.9

A very excited yes that shows strong agreement

is ordinary informal agreement without the euphemistic intensity
shit yeah
vsyep
  • Offensive
9.9

A very excited informal way to say yes

is informal positive agreement that avoids coarse language
okie
vsyep
  • Informal
9.9

A playful word people use to say okay

is shorter casual agreement without the playful flourish
okey dokey, artichokey
vsyep
  • Informal
9.9

Say yes in a playful way

is informal agreement that is more straightforward and plain

Antonyms

nay
  • Formal
20 8.4

A vote against a proposal in a meeting

no
2 1.0

An answer that refuses a request or idea

How Affirmative

yes
1 1.0
yep
  • Informal
636 7.7
yeah
  • Informal
∞ 5.6
yeah-huh
  • Informal
1 9.9

Surface Forms

yep main

Etymology

The word yep is a short, casual form of yup or yeah; think of it as a friendly, quick 'yes' you use in casual talk, which is why it means 'yes' in informal speech.