i say

interjection
UK: /aɪ seɪ/
US: /aɪ seɪ/

  1. Used to express an opinion or make a statement.

    1. I say, this is a good restaurant. [ ] [ ]
    2. If I say so myself, I think I did a pretty good job on the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express surprise or mild shock.

    1. Well, I say, that's a surprise! [ ] [ ]
    2. I say, didn't expect to see you here of all places at this hour. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to introduce a question or request.

    1. I say, could you help me? [ ] [ ]
    2. I say old chap could you pass the butter or are you going to eat it all? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

opine state declare express assert
i say verb

  1. To state something.

    1. I say that we should go. [ ] [ ]
    2. I say we need to find another road after driving by the same location twice. [ ] [ ]
i say idiom

  1. Used to express agreement or support for something.

    1. That's what I say! [ ] [ ]
    2. He is a genius, I say, without any doubt about his accomplishments. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "i say" in English means: Used to express an opinion or make a statement., Used to express surprise or mild shock., Used to introduce a question or request..

The phonetic transcription of "i say" is /aɪ seɪ/ in British English and /aɪ seɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "i say": opine, state, declare, express, assert.

Example usage of "i say": "I say, this is a good restaurant.". More examples on the page.