2 definitions by Mallio

iono

Basically the same thing as iunno, it is a quickened version of "I do not know", used in both chatting and in informal speech.

It's history may trace back to Homer Simpson, who often makes a sound that is in between "iono" and "iunno". (Says a lot about his intelligence, doesn't it?)

PersonMan: So, whatchu up to tonight?
TriangleMan: iono. How bout j00?
PersonMan: iono.
TriangleMan: das coo.

by Mallio November 19, 2003

yesm

one syllable, similar to "ism"

basically "yes", originally a shortening of "yes ma'am" but gradually becoming used in almost all contexts in which yes is used.

"Hey you there?"
"Yesm"

by Mallio June 9, 2003