sirree
Old-fashioned affirmation booster
Sirree is an emphatic extension of sir, used almost exclusively in the phrases yes sirree and no sirree to add folksy emphasis to an affirmation or denial: No sirree, I won't be doing that again.
The word sounds old-fashioned and rural, often deployed for humorous effect.
Also spelled siree.
Opposite of no
- noOpposite of yes
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- definitelyWith complete certainty
indeed · affirmative · negative · emphasis · exclamation · interjection · assertion · declaration
Informally friendly and simple
- informalRelaxed, not official
- casualRelaxed and informal
- vernacularEveryday regional speech
- homespunPlain and unpretentious
rustic · down-home · conversational · drawl · twang · old-fashioned · quaint · charming
yes
Opposite of no
- noOpposite of yes
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- certainlyWithout any doubt
definitely · indeed · affirmative · negative · emphasis · exclamation · interjection · assertion · declaration · insistence
folksy
Informally friendly and simple
- informalRelaxed, not official
- casualRelaxed and informal
- vernacularEveryday regional speech
homespun · rustic · down-home · conversational · drawl · twang · old-fashioned · quaint · charming · friendly
catchphrase
Signature line of words
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- agreementShared position between parties
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
wholesome · retro · vintage · classic · cheerful · upbeat · positive · spirited · lively · animated