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Yes, Virginia

I told you the truth, believe me.
History: Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897.

DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.
"Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.
"Papa says, 'If you see it in THE SUN it's so.'
"Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?
"VIRGINIA O'HANLON.
"115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET."

Reply from Editor:
... Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and ....
Has democracy a future? Yes, Virginia, it does.
by weeknew August 23, 2011
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Yes-huh

"You're gay", said John. "Nu-uh!," replied Justin. "Yes-huh!," countered John. John won this argument.
by hoFFrY December 30, 2002
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yes aye

A phrase often heard in North West England. Used as an exclamation by chavs when they perceive something as being "cool" or "good".
I stole 12 cans of Special Brew from Netto, yes aye!
by tommmmmm_m____mmmmmmmmmm_____m October 24, 2010
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ye yo

Is a street name for cocain. Comes from movie Scarface.
Chi Chi get da Ye Yo
by Gangsta February 23, 2005
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Yes day

A "Yes day" is the one day that parents pick to say yes to everything their kids want or ask for. There are still some rules to a "Yes day" though. Rule one, parents can't use their phones. Rule two, the kids can't ask for anything in the future like a dog. Rule three, the kids have to earn a "Yes day", like do an extra chore. Rule four, parents CAN'T say "no" the whole day otherwise it defeats the purpose of a "Yes day". Last but not least, rule five, have fun and enjoy!
Kids, we're going to have a Yes day in two weeks!
by Music 67 March 17, 2021
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fucking yes

Used in situations where simply saying, "YES!" will not suffice.
Joe: Yo, you up for ordering pizza?
Riv: fucking YES! I'm starving.
by Riveh December 10, 2005
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yes mommer

When one must always respond to said persons mother with the words: yes mommy, mom, or mother. This is usually the result of heavy parenting and overly obedient children. Every Yes mummer is physically and mentally incapable of uttering the word no to their or any persons mother. The yes mommer is looked down upon by the group, usually because of their forced early departure time, normally around 8:45pm.
John: Sorry guys, my mom's being a bitch and is making me go home early.

Group: BULL SHIT

Martin: Yeah right, you just can't say no to your MOMMY you yes mommer.
by SK AC November 12, 2011
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