yeah
Used to say 'yes' or to agree with something.
Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation of what someone has said.
Used to agree even when you don't really want to.
Used to indicate reluctant agreement, acceptance without enthusiasm, or resignation.
Used to say you don't believe something, in a joking or unfriendly way.
Used ironically or sarcastically to show that you do not believe what someone has said.
- Base: yeah
- Plural: yeahs
oh yeah
1Expressing recognition or emphasis
Used when you remember something or want to make a point stronger.
- Oh yeah, I forgot to call her.
- Oh yeah? Well I can do it better!
oh yeah
1agreement or confident confirmation
We say “oh yeah” to mean “yes” strongly, or to show we remember.
- Oh yeah, I can help you with that.
- Oh yeah? Prove it.
- Oh yeah—I forgot to call her back.
- Oh yeah, okay.
- Oh yeah, I remember.
yeah right
1Saying you don't believe something
You say this when you do not believe what someone said.
- 'He said he'll finish all the work today.' 'Yeah right!'
- 'She says she never eats sweets.' 'Yeah right!'
yeah sure
1Agreeing or doubting based on tone
You can use this to agree, or to show you do not believe something, depending on how you say it.
- 'Can you help me?' 'Yeah sure.'
- 'He says he can cook for 50 people.' 'Yeah sure.'