yeah right

I doubt that

Yeah right is a sarcastic dismissal expressing disbelief or skepticism.

The literal words suggest agreement, but the tone conveys the opposite—you don't believe what you've just heard: Yeah right, like that's ever going to happen.

Sometimes spelled as one word or hyphenated.

sarcasm

skeptical

Inclined to question claims

ironic · snark · mocking · dismissive · cynical · tongue-in-cheek · dry · facetious · sarcastic · wit

mockery

taunt

Insulting provocation

sneer · jeer · gibe · tease · scoff · contempt · dismissive · belittling · put-down · mocking

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Opposites
sincerity of agreement

yeah rightabsolutely

Completely, without exception

definitely · of course · I agree · exactly · totally

credulity vs skepticism

yeah rightfair enough

Acknowledging reasonable logic

good point · makes sense · no kidding · really · honestly

credulity

yeah rightno question

Complete certainty expressed

tell me more · go on

Family

right, yeah, alright

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G