
What does "yeah" mean in American? [closed] - English Language …
Nov 8, 2014 · In pop songs, "yeah" is often used is a gap-filler with no real meaning except perhaps to emphasise what has come before it: "She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah". This use is …
"Yeah Right" expression - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 3, 2011 · Yeah, right. could also be interpreted as another variation of . I know, right? It entirely depends on inflection when speaking. When written, if the ending punctuation is an …
synonyms - When is it appropriate to use "Yeah" and "Yep" as …
Yeah can also be used in a partial negation [yeah, but] meaning that you are affirming only a portion of the question. Friend: Did you get movie tickets for me with the money I gave you? …
When does 'okay' work as an answer to a question to replace yes?
Feb 18, 2016 · yeah, and please make sure you don't use okay where it is clearly a yes or no question. it's highly annoying and can possibly make the recipient very angry because they'll …
Is there a clean version of "no sh*t, Sherlock"?
Mar 18, 2013 · The phrase "no shit, Sherlock" or just "no shit" is a reply used when someone else points out something obvious. I was thinking about it the other day and I realized I don't know …
formality - Why is "yeah" considered unprofessional? - English …
Feb 9, 2014 · I have read in many places on the Internet that "yeah" is considered unprofessional. And that using "yes" is preferred and considered more formal. What is the reason behind it?
What is the difference between "ok" and "alright"?
Aug 4, 2014 · If you believe the Orl Korrect etymology, I think it relates to American Military jargon, presenting on parade. In the computer and mobile world, it has a special role as being …
transatlantic differences - Is 'yeah-nah' a uniquely Australian idiom ...
Jun 21, 2015 · Kay is correct, "Yeah, nah" and "yeah, no" (varies with speaker's pronunciation) are used in London in general; as is the reverse of "no/nah, yeah" e.g "nah, yeah I was telling …
Yeah. No! Or Yeah, no! - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Dec 28, 2017 · Unless the person responding has just made a mistake initially, and said "yeah" when they meant to say "no" and then corrected themself. In which case either would work ok, …
politeness - Can "Sure" be used to respond to "Thanks"? - English ...
Jul 21, 2011 · In OP's context, Sure as a response is simply a polite/vague/positive word with friendly connotations. It doesn't really mean much at all; you could compare it to replying with …