pronunciation - How do you spell "Aye Yai Yai" - English Language ...
2012年1月31日 · Aye aye aye makes the most sense. The /j/ only seems to move due to the way it’s run together. The /j/ only seems to move due to the way it’s run together. You don’t normally move letters around in words just to indicate phrasal effects.
Why 'aye aye sir' instead of 'yes sir' in naval response?
2014年10月21日 · "Aye" or "aye, aye" means you may not agree with the order but it will be carried out immediately because you trust your captain with your life. A "Yes, Sir" response means you understand the order but need more information before carrying out the order. I have no references other than an old salty Master Chief I served under in the US Navy.
history - What is the factual basis for "pirate speech"? (Did pirates ...
2011年10月27日 · A few answers here give good sources for various words that are commonly used when 'talking like a pirate'. It may surprise some of you to learn though, that the 'accent' that most people go with (Rolled 'R's, dropped 'h's, gruff voice, etc.) actually originates from Robert Newton, the actor who played Long John Silver in the first sound production of Treasure Island.
Evolution of Aye Yah? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
2020年7月31日 · How did "aye yah" get its start in our language? For example, "Waste not, want not — aye yah." Did it originate in the northeast or southern California? I've googled but cannot ...
Source of Maine's "Ayuh"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
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meaning - Can "sir" be used to address female officers? - English ...
2013年8月7日 · The U.S. Army Field Manual FM 7-21.13 Section 4.18 states:. 4-18. A soldier addressing a higher ranking officer uses the word sir or ma’am in the same manner as a polite civilian speaking with a person to whom he wishes to show respect.
Difference yea/nay and yes/no - four-form system [duplicate]
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"I like watching" vs "I like to watch" What's the difference?
2019年8月17日 · It's been a long time since I actually spent much time watching either live football (soccer), or football on TV, so I won't post an 'answer'.
What is the word/phrase for putting the hand on the head of …
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