siree

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English

Alternative forms

sirree

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌsɜː(ɹ)ˈiː/, /səˈɹiː/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
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Noun

siree (plural sirees)

(slang, used as an intensifier, emphatically, after yes or no) Sir.
"Are you coming?"
"Yes, siree."

Derived terms

no siree Bob

Anagrams

Isère, serie

Oromo

Etymology

Cognate with Somali sariir.

Noun

siree

bed

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