To say "yes" in Cockney, you'd use common British slang like "Yeah," "Yep," "Alright then," "Sound," "Sure thing," or even enthusiastic phrases like "You bet" or "Absolutely," but specifically for Cockney, the short, affirmative sounds are key, often just a quick "Yeah!" or "Yup," sometimes adding a bit of East London flavor with "'Course" (Of course) or a simple "Right!".
Okie doke. Aye. Sound. Sure thing. Ah go on.
Yep and yeah are very common alternatives to yes, but are only used informally, among people you know well, and they might be frowned upon in formal settings, such as the workplace when you're speaking to your boss.
Bet (sure/agreement)
Meaning: Similar to "okay" and is used to express agreement or show confirmation.
all right aye beyond a doubt by all means certainly definitely even so exactly gladly good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course positively precisely sure thing surely undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yep.
From Middle English yes, from Old English ġīese (“by all means, of course, yes”), derived from the same root as yea. Compare Faroese júsá (“yes, indeed, certainly”).
I concur is a synonym you can use in formal settings, while for sure is one you can use in casual conversations.
Some of the most common words and phrases used in roadman slang include "mandem" (a group of friends), "peng" (attractive), "wagwan" (what's going on), and "bruv" (brother).
"Yass" (or "yas," "yaaas") is a slang term meaning an emphatic, excited "yes," expressing strong pleasure, approval, or encouragement, often paired with "queen" (e.g., "Yass queen!") and originating from African-American LGBTQ+ ballroom culture before gaining mainstream popularity through media like RuPaul's Drag Race and Broad City.
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WEY AYE, MAN!
Translation: Yes! Example: “Are ye in lectures? Wey aye, man!” Use: The response you get when you ask a Geordie if Newcastle United are better than Manchester United.
These could include, "Ya, yeah, yah, yep, sure" and many other words!
Ball and Chain – A wife or female spouse. Referring to the ball and chain attached to the ankles of prisoners in times gone by.
"Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy, Oi Oi Oi" (often written as "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi") is a patriotic Australian sports chant, a rallying cry of national pride, originating from older British cheers like "Oggy Oggy Oggy," with "Aussie" being slang for Australian, and "Oi" functioning as an emphatic interjection, similar to "Hey!" or "Go!". It's used at sporting events, sometimes considered a bit cheesy or "cringey" by some Australians, but generally seen as an inclusive way to support national teams.
Bet – Another way of saying “yes” or to confirm something.
Agree, consent, accede, assent, concur all suggest complying with the idea, sentiment, or action of someone.
Positive responses: other words for yes
10 Phrases for Agreeing
Okie doke 2. Aye 3. Sound 4. Sure thing 5. Go on 6.
— [4] skreyju 'skreyja (“Wretch”)': The meaning of the nickname is not beyond doubt, but for the sense 'wretch' see Finnur Jónsson (1907, 349); Lind (1920-1, 333).
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