Yeah

/jɛ/

Meaning & Definition

interjection
An informal and emphatic way of saying 'yes'.
Are you coming to the party tonight? Yeah, I'll be there!
Used to express agreement or affirmation.
Yeah, I think that's a great idea.
Used to indicate acknowledgment or understanding.
Yeah, I see what you mean now.
Often used to reinforce a positive statement.
That concert was amazing, yeah!

Etymology

Originally a dialectal variation of 'yes' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

yeah right
Used sarcastically to express disbelief.
oh yeah
Used to indicate that something is correct or to recall something.
yeah, sure
Used to express insincere agreement.

Related Words

yes
An affirmative response.
yep
An informal way of saying yes.
aye
A term used in voting to indicate agreement.

Slang Meanings

Yeet
He yeeted that ball across the yard. It's like saying 'yeah' with excitement.
Yas
She said 'yas' when she heard the good news, which is like saying 'yeah' but with more enthusiasm.