[jɛsˈsəː], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to express assent to a superior
(e.g: ‘Do you understand me?’ ‘Yessir!’)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: alteration of yes sir

[jɛsˈsəː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- defer to (someone) as a superior
(e.g: you're used to people yessirring you left and right)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: alteration of yes sir