What's the function of 'Yeah'? A: Hey, Bob! ATTRACTING ATTENTION B: Yeah? ……………………………… A: Give me a hand with this suit

M. Elsamouly

What's the function of 'Yeah'? A: Hey, Bob! ATTRACTING ATTENTION B: Yeah? ……………………………… A: Give me a hand with this suitcase, will you? Requesting B: Sorry, but Jenny’s waiting for me. Apologizing A: O.K. Never mind. Accepting apology What's the function of 'Yeah?' ?

Jan 23, 2015 10:32 AM

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'Yeah' is an informal version of 'Yes'. In this case it means something like 'Yes? What do you want?'. It's simply used as acknowledgement of the fact that B realises A wants to speak to him.

January 23, 2015