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very yes

(Internet slang) An affirmative response, much more serious than a simple yes.

ˈvɛɹi ˈjɛsDocumented since 2010s2010sGen ZCurrent175 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2010 · 1 year of recorded use
2010Born2026: 1 citationToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(Internet slang) An affirmative response, much more serious than a simple yes.

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  • “very yes 💦 I would commission this too”

Origin: . Popularized by Strong Bad Email, an animated Internet cartoon associated with Homestar Runner. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Very yes means: An affirmative response, much more serious than a simple yes.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

very yes means: An affirmative response, much more serious than a simple yes.. Register: very informal, internet slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

Cluster: agreement
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  • “very yes 💦 I would commission this too”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Very yes means: An affirmative response, much more serious than a simple yes.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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