English

yeah

/jɛ(ə)/
Yes.

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    Colloquial form of yea or yes. Compare nah. Analyzable as yes + -h.

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    • surface analysisEnglishyes “Used to show agreement or acceptance.”
    • suffixEnglish-h “Used to censor words.”

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