sirree

American  

[suh-ree] / səˈri /

Or siree

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. (used as an intensive with no oryes ).

   Will I go there again? No, sirree!

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sirree British  

/ səˈriː /

interjection

1. informal (sometimes capital) an emphatic exclamation used with yes or no

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Etymology

Origin of sirree

First recorded in 1815–25; probably a dial. continuation of sirrah

Example Sentences

“No having babies without the baker, no sirree!”

From Literature

He handed Penelope the object in question and went on his way, calling over his shoulder, “Can’t have flotsam and jetsam in the flower beds, no sirree!”

From Literature

“Yes, sirree. Thanks to my amazing girl here.”

From Literature

“I didn’t think I was this brave, no sirree,” she said.

From New York Times

No sirree, not the Three Stooges!

From Seattle Times