No siree Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /səˈɹiː
NOH suh-REE
nəʊ/ /sˈaɪəɹiː
NOH SY-uh-REE
Definition
An emphatic and informal way to say 'no', often used to make your refusal very clear or even a bit humorous.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, slightly old-fashioned, often said for comic effect or strong emphasis. Usually spoken, rarely written. Can be used alone or with 'Bob' ('no siree, Bob') for extra playfulness.
Spanish: no, señor - claro que no (enfático)Portuguese (BR): de jeito nenhum - nem pensarPortuguese (PT): de modo nenhum - nem pensarChinese (Simplified): 绝不 - 当然不Chinese (Traditional): 絕不 - 當然不Hindi: बिल्कुल नहीं - हरगिज़ नहींArabic: لا أبداً - قطعاً لاBengali: না, একেবারেই নাRussian: ни за что - нет, конечноJapanese: 絶対にだめ - もちろんだめVietnamese: không đời nào - nhất định khôngKorean: 절대 아니지 - 물론 아니지Turkish: asla - kesinlikle hayırUrdu: ہرگز نہیں - بالکل نہیںIndonesian: không đời nào - chắc chắn không
Example Sentences
"Do you want to try the spicy food?" "No siree!"
basic
Did I forget my keys? No siree!
basic
Will I go skydiving? No siree!
basic
Would I do his homework for him? No siree — he has to learn himself.
natural
"Can we skip the line?" "No siree — rules are rules."
natural
"Do you want to get up early on Saturday?" "No siree — I’m sleeping in."
natural