yeah
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of yeah
Explanation
Yeah is a casual form of yes. When you’re hanging out with someone you really look up to and they ask you if you want to go to a party, play it cool by saying “Yeah, sure,” instead of “Yes! I’d love to!” You would almost never write “yeah” unless you were trying to mimic the sound of talking. If someone says, "Yeah, right," they’re not casually telling you you’re right. They’re ironically saying “Not likely.” And if someone interrupts you while you’re talking and says “Yeah, yeah, yeah,” it means, “I already know that—–get on with it!.”
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
So, yeah, this is just, you know, wake up tomorrow and digest, forget, move on, move forward and drive the best you can.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Oh, yeah, there was a $3,500 coat that I bought earlier this week, then last Saturday, it was the $2,800 sport coat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
So once someone hears the truth, they are like: ‘Oh, yeah, that actually makes a lot more sense.’
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
“I’m just honestly blessed to be able to say the number 40. But, yeah, that’s all I can say.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
This is an odd moment to be grateful I’ve got them, but yeah.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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