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The WORST response to a "Yes" or "No" question.

The response you give when you don't 100% want to say "Yes" but also don't want to say "No". "Sure" is the answer you use when on the fence about something, but is not an acceptable response to Y/N questions.
Phil: Do you want to go to the movies?

Sarah: Sure

Phil: (pause) Is that a "Yes" or "No"?

Sarah: Sure, I will go to the movies.

Phil: But I asked if you WANTED to go to the movies.

Sarah: And I said sure.

Phil: (leaves)
sure by melissuhann July 20, 2014
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Pat: Do I look good in these jeans?
Gerald: Sure.
sure by dindel July 28, 2015
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When used by a guy it means yes

When used by a girl, it means not really
Girl: You want to hang out after practice?
Guy: Sure.
Girl: Thats rude, so you don’t want to?
Boy: I just said I did want to.
sure by rdh4416 December 6, 2018
the quickest way to answer a question when not paying attention that usually doesn't include any thinking what so ever. also used in a very sarcastic way.
Ex. teacher- Jimmy are you going to be coming to detention today?
Jimmy- sure

MOM- i have to go to the store and then to the laundry matt and then bla bla bla bla bla ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME???
child- sure
sure by speds January 5, 2005
A comment/ statement made when an individual would like to imply sarcasm or a lack of interest towards something someone else says. Sure can be pronounced in a very high pitched manner and may be accompanied by sarcastic head nodding.
'Hey, do you want to come to the shops with me?'
'SURE'
Sure by Sting02 October 11, 2012
sure by Anonymous September 6, 2003
Often used sarcisticly, it origianally means "I agree".


When said quickly, it stays true to the origianal meaning. When elongated, it is often an indiction of sarcasm.
DUDE! you wanna crash the mall?

Non-sarcastic: Sure!


Sarcastic: sure....
sure by Kung-Fu Jesus April 15, 2004