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Definition of sirree

sirree

/səˈriː/
sir · ree
Plural:sirrees
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• interjection

1

American An exclamation used immediately after "yes" or "no" to provide strong, folksy emphasis to an affirmation or refusal.

Example

"No, sirree, I have no intention of walking out into that blizzard tonight."

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• noun

1

American An informal or humorous form of address equivalent to "sir," used almost exclusively after "yes" or "no" for emphasis.

Example

"Yes, sirree, that was the finest peach cobbler I have ever tasted."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively immediately after "yes" or "no" in informal speech (e.g., "yes, sirree" or "no, sirree, Bob") to add folksy or humorous emphasis.

• Rhymes for sirree

• Nearby Words

siri
sirius
sirloin
sirree
sirystes
sis
sisal

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-19th-century American English as an informal, emphatic alteration of "sir."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sirree. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sirree
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