yep

yep · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An informal way of saying "yes"; used to express affirmation or agreement.

  2. 2.

    Used to confirm something in casual conversation.

Related words

Antonyms: no, nope
See also: no, nope, yeah, yes
Synonyms: yeah, yes, yup

Etymology

An informal variant of "yes," developed in American English in the late 19th century. The word uses a vowel change and the addition of a final consonant to create a more casual, clipped sound. Similar informal forms include "yup" and "yeah."