yes, yes

interjection
UK: /ˌjes ˈjes/
US: /ˌjes ˈjes/

  1. Used to express strong agreement or enthusiasm.

    1. "Is this the right way?" "Yes, yes, it is!" [ ] [ ]
    2. "Will you help me?" "Yes, yes, of course I will, I'd be glad to offer assistance!" [ ] [ ]

  2. Indicates that the speaker understands or acknowledges what is being said.

    1. "He went to the store." "Yes, yes, I heard." [ ] [ ]
    2. "The project is due tomorrow, so we need to work fast." "Yes, yes, I am already working!" [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

indeed exactly ok sure
yes, yes verb

  1. To give approval or consent multiple times for emphasis.

    1. They yes, yesed to the plan very fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee did yes, yes the proposal, they thought it was really efficient and effective. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yes, yes" in English means: Used to express strong agreement or enthusiasm., Indicates that the speaker understands or acknowledges what is being said..

The phonetic transcription of "yes, yes" is /ˌjes ˈjes/ in British English and /ˌjes ˈjes/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yes, yes": indeed, exactly, ok, sure.

Example usage of "yes, yes": ""Is this the right way?" "Yes, yes, it is!"". More examples on the page.