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yeh

yeh

25 9.7
A casual way to say yes or agree
  • interjection
  • /jɛ/
  • Informal
: sí
  • 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.

Examples

  • "Yeh," he managed, holding back a dozen harsher answers.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Yeh, sure.

  • Ah, yeh, we close at six.

  • - Oh yeh, I feel fine

  • "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!

  • Yeh.

  • Another said, 'Yeh, pass the joint'—and for some group reason, they all laughed.

    Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

yeah
vsyeh
  • Informal
∞ 5.6

A casual way to say yes to show agreement

is similarly informal but slightly more slangy or spelled differently
yes
vsyeh
∞ 1.0

An answer that shows agreement or permission

is informal and casual rather than this standard formal reply
yep
vsyeh
  • Informal
761 7.7

A casual way to say yes when speaking

is equally informal but used in everyday speech rather than brief reply
aye
vsyeh
  • Formal
353 7.3

To say yes when people vote

is informal agreement used in everyday speech rather than formal use
yup
vsyeh
  • Informal
224 8.2

A casual way to say yes

is equally casual but may sound more neutral than this form
yea
vsyeh
  • Archaic
186 9.9

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

is modern informal agreement rather than archaic or formal usage
yah
vsyeh
  • Informal
92 8.7

A casual way to say yes or show that you agree

is the same casual agreement but may be more regional or variant
affirmative
vsyeh
  • Formal
45 4.4

A word or statement that shows agreement, like yes

is colloquial and not suitable for formal or technical replies
yee
vsyeh
  • Informal
42 9.9

A short shout people make to show excitement or approval

is calmer and used mainly to agree without excitement
dokey
vsyeh
  • Informal
24 9.9

A friendly word people say to show agreement

is simple informal agreement rather than this playful shortened form
alrighty
vsyeh
  • Informal
19 8.7

To show you agree or are ready to begin

is the same casual agreement but less cheerfully phrased
yeah-huh
vsyeh
  • Informal
16 9.9

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

is a general casual affirmation rather than a confirmatory response
shit yeah
vsyeh
  • Offensive
16 9.9

A very excited informal way to say yes

is informal agreement without strong emotion or rude language
aight
vsyeh
  • Slang
7 9.9

You say it to show agreement or acceptance

is similar informal agreement but with different slang spelling and tone
okey-doke
vsyeh
  • Informal
5 8.2

A casual way to show you agree or that you understand

is direct informal agreement rather than a playful variant of okay
okie
vsyeh
  • Informal
4 9.0

A short informal word people say to show agreement

is plain informal agreement rather than an intentionally playful form
yuh
vsyeh
  • Informal
4 9.9

A casual way to say yes or show you agree

is similar but typically written or pronounced in a different casual way
yessir
vsyeh
  • Informal
4 8.9

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

is informal assent without the added tone of respect or obedience
oke
vsyeh
  • Slang
2 9.9

Approval or permission to start

is informal assent but not specifically the slang variant of okay
yas
vsyeh
  • Slang
1 9.9

An excited way to say yes to show you like something

is milder and less excited, just simple informal agreement
okey dokey, artichokey
vsyeh
  • Informal
1 9.9

Say yes in a playful way

is straightforward informal agreement without the playful rhyme
yes and amen
vsyeh
  • Informal
1 9.4

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

is simpler casual consent without extra emphasis or ceremony
HE-double-L yeah
vsyeh
  • Slang
9.9

A very excited yes that shows strong agreement

is ordinary informal agreement rather than a loud exclamation
indeedy-doody
vsyeh
  • Informal
9.9

A strong, playful way to say yes

is plain informal agreement rather than a playful exaggeration
getcha
vsyeh
  • Informal
9.9

Shows that you understand or agree with someone

is direct informal agreement rather than focusing on understanding

Antonyms

no
∞ 1.0

An answer that refuses a request or idea

How Affirmative

yes
∞ 1.0
yep
  • Informal
761 7.7
yeh
  • Informal
25 9.7
mhm
  • Informal
7 8.8

Surface Forms

yeh main

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.