sir·ree
| \ (ˌ)sər-ˈē
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variants:
or less commonly siree
Definition of sirree
: sir
—used as an emphatic form usually after yes or no
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“Sirree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sirree. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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sirree
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English Language Learners Definition of sirree
US, informal
—used in the phrases no sirree and yes sirree for emphasis, to show surprise, etc.
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The first known use of sirree was in 1823
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