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sirree

noun sir·ree \ (ˌ)sər-ˈē \
variants: or less commonly siree

Definition of sirree

: sir —used as an emphatic form usually after yes or no

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sirree

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Definition of sirree for English Language Learners

  • —used in the phrases no sirree and yes sirree for emphasis, to show surprise, etc.

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