Phrase guide

aye aye, sir

phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

The correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy and US Navy ship, on receipt of an order from someone of senior rank or authority. It means "I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order."

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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phrase

Meaning 2

Alternative form of aye aye, sir.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: bien — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply
  • French: commandant — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply
  • German: jawohl — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply
  • Italian: signorsì — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply
  • Polish: tak jest — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply
  • Portuguese: Sim — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply
  • Portuguese: senhor! — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply
  • Russian: есть! (jestʹ) — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply
  • Thai: ครับท่าน (khrạb th̀ān) — nautical – I hear, understand and will comply