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Word: Yessum
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
early 20th century: representing a regional pronunciation of yes ma'am
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈjɛs(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used as a polite form of assent addressed to a woman
Short Definition:used as polite form of assent addressed to woman
Examples:- ‘You feel all right?’ she asked. ‘Yessum.’
