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Old 25-Aug-2005, 23:25
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Yesiree is a slang expression for yes - emphatically. Bob, I suppose the response was directed at Bob (The guy's name).
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Comes from the old "Howdy Doody" TV show in USA. Funny way of saying I agree with you bob. Ride the train from Portland to Seattle today and the conducters use this expression for everything.
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