Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suh-ree]
- /səˈri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suh-ree]
- /səˈri/
Definitions of sirree word
- noun sirree (used as an intensive with no or yes): Will I go there again? No, sirree! 1
- abbreviation SIRREE sir 1
- exclamation sirree an emphatic exclamation used with yes or no 0
- interjection sirree used to provide emphasis after yes or no 0
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Origin of sirree
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; probably a dial. continuation of sirrah
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Sirree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sirree popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.