Standard Lemma guide

yesn't

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈjɛ.sənt/
  • Australian, New-Zealand: /ˈje.sənt/
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intj

Meaning 1

Yes, but actually no; yes and no.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From yes + -n't. The term was popularized in May 2018 when a Change.org petition was created to "Change the word 'No' in the English language to 'Yesn't'".