sirree
word
Definition
'Sirree' is an informal, old-fashioned way to strongly agree or add emphasis, often after 'yes' or 'no' in American English. It is rarely used today except for humorous or dramatic effect.
Usage & Nuances
Strongly informal, nearly obsolete; mostly found in American English for humorous, old-timey, or theatrical effect. Always used after 'yes' or 'no' ('No sirree', 'Yes sirree'). Not used in formal writing or modern conversation.
Spanish: claro que sí (enfatizador, informal)Portuguese (BR): isso mesmo (enfatizador informal)Portuguese (PT): isso mesmo (enfatizador informal)Chinese (Simplified): 当然啦（强调，非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 當然啦（強調，非正式）Hindi: बिल्कुल (ज़ोर देने के लिए, अनौपचारिक)Arabic: بلى (تأكيد، غير رسمي)Bengali: বিলকুল না (আঞ্চলিক/পুরোনো ধাঁচের)Russian: ещё бы (устар.) - ни за что (устар.)Japanese: まさか（古風な表現） - そのとおりだ（古風な表現）Vietnamese: không đời nào (kiểu xưa) - chắc chắn rồi (kiểu xưa)Korean: 절대 아니지(옛 표현) - 그렇고말고(옛 표현)Turkish: hayır asla (eski tarz) - evet tabii ki (eski tarz)Urdu: ہرگز نہیں (پرانا انداز) - جی بالکل (پرانا انداز)Indonesian: tidak sama sekali (gaya kuno) - tentu saja (gaya kuno)
Example Sentences
No sirree, I would never do that.
basic
Yes sirree, that's my favorite color!
basic
Are you coming to the party? No sirree.
basic
You think I'd forget your birthday? No sirree!
natural
When I say I love pizza, I mean it. Yes sirree!
natural
No sirree, this old truck isn't for sale.
natural