Yes sir!yes siree! In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "yes sir!yes siree!", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Eudora Thao

2020-12-16 03:12

Meaning of Yes sir!yes siree!

Synonyms:

that's right , of course , Definitely

Yes sir!yes siree! American informal slang

Used to describe the completely agreement of the opinion or incident.

To emphasize the affirmation ‘yes indeed’. Generally more full phrase "yessiree bob", "yessiree bub". And we also use 'yessir'.

Misa: Can you hang out with me to go shopping tomorrow? Lyn: Yes, siree!

Yes, siree, she was as beautiful as fairy in her wedding.

Origin of Yes sir!yes siree!

This expression is comparable to others as you'd better believe in God! But the origin is unclear. Some sources said that It appeared in the mid 19th century.
It seems that Siree is a lengthened form of Sir. Yes, sir, that is a polite affirmative response. Yes, a siree is a more casual way of saying the same thing. Bob may be a thin oath in which the word God is replaced by Bob. It may simply add yes, siree, to the implication of added excitement.