Derived from the Latin Yessam Maatum, this expresion dates back centuries. Brutus was known to have exclaimed "Yes Maate" as he wiped away Caesar's blood from his dagger. Equally Henry VIII famously shouted "yes maate" when he learned he was to have a sixth stag do.

Nowadays the expression is commonly used, often unknowingly as they attempt the common/colloquial term "yes mate." Whilst similar on paper, their meanings do differ. With the double 'aa' signifying a greater emphasis/valididty/closer friendhip. Some say this double aa was due to Germanic influence altering the latin, however this is hotly disputed.

Yes-King is a quick and witty expression to say "Yes" to someone, while dissing them up at the same time. The insult from saying "Yes-King" is to infer that they are also a Wong-Fung-Ngai, which is very insulting in Chinese.

Yes-King is a quick and witty expression to say "Yes" to someone, while dissing them up at the same time. The insult from saying "Yes-King" is to infer that they are also a Wong-Fung-Ngai, which is very insulting in Chinese.

The word "yes" with an added Sourthern twang.

A question in which the only answer can be yes or no. Any other answer is invalid, even if it is an extension on the yes or no answered. Extensions include reasons, conditions, explanations, or responses. Answering with anything else than yes or no,(maybe, I don't know, sort of, neither, kinda, both, etc.) is prohibited.

a girl, who on myspace.com, answers yes/yes to the questions smoke/drink...you should stay away from these girls because they will become fat white trash, baby factories when they grow up

Australian origin: No. As in yes, I take your point, but let's be diplomatic: no, you're absolutely wrong.