Simple question about "Yeah."

[NikeeGoddess]

the way i see it

yeah is yes
yea is a cheer
ya is canadian or scandinavian
yep is yes in redneck territory
yo is always a bad rocky impersonation, don't use it unless it's short for yo-yo which is short for yolanda

[freebaser14]

Re: the way i see it

I also like "yup" or "yupsy"

[love2code]

Yeah -
Adverb:
Not only so, but
Informal Yes
Interjection:
Indicates an affirmative response
Yeah is a variant of Yea

Yea -
Noun:
An affirmative
Adverb:
Not only so, but
Yes; aye.
Indeed; truly: They have spoken, yea, shouted their reply.
Interjection:
Indicates an affirmative response

Yay -
Interjection:
Used as an exclamation of pleasure, approval, elation, or victory.
Alteration of Yea

Ya = Yea

[StRogue]

I think if you'll watch some shows from the 50s you'll see that
"yeah" was rarely used. Then the 60s happened - any
thought of formality went to the wayside and "yeah" became
the next new groovy thing to say.

Yeah, baby.

Charli

[Geevie]

yep is yes in redneck territory

Actually it's "yup" in the south.

It's all about the pronunciation down here.

Y'all.

[NoozYooz]

'Yah' is indeed British. Of course, you do realise it could never be a play on the German 'Ja'. With WWII and all.

It's the way posh people say 'Yeah'. As in, 'Oh yah darling, that looks absolutely splendid on you.'

According to most UK comedians, it's the way Princess Di spoke. Ever watch Absolutely Fabulous?

--Nooz