Search Dictionary
Definition of yep

yep

/jɛp/
yep
JUMP TO:

yep Lexical Profile

yep Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

Used as an informal affirmative response meaning yes.

Example

"Yep, I finished reading the entire report before the meeting started."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for yep
Antonyms
View all antonyms for yep

• interjection

1

An informal exclamation used to express agreement, confirmation, or acknowledgment.

Example

"Yep! That is the exact solution we have been looking for all week."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for yep
Antonyms
View all antonyms for yep

• Rhymes for yep

• Nearby Words

yenisei
yenta
yeoman
yep
yerevan
yes
yeshiva

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in late 19th-century American English, formed as an informal colloquial variant of 'yes' or 'yeah' by closing the lips at the end of the utterance, producing a final bilabial stop.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yep. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yep
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.