Sir meaning in English

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Definition

Sir: adult male, man; a polite, respectful way of addressing a male superior noun
yes, sir
Dear Sir (in a letter) "Sir" is used as a polite term when the man's name is not known or not important
Sir Connery "Sir" is the title because he was knighted by the Queen
Madam (ma'am): a polite way to address a woman noun
Dear Madam (in a letter) "Madam" is used as a polite term when the woman's name is not known or not important

Examples

  • "Joan Wayne : Why... Why thank you, sir!"
  • "Icarus : At your service, Mr. Prosecutor, sir!"
  • "Oh very lah di dah, sir."
  • "Stewardess (Cindy) : Of course, sir."
  • "Brian : Sir, I brought you your briefcase just as you asked."
  • "Brian : No no no, wait, sir!"
  • "Owner : Good afternoon, sir."
  • "Brian : Yes sir."
  • "Brian : Are you drinking whiskey out of a boot, sir?"
  • "Brian : Well aren't you going to open it, sir?"
  • "Bruno : Yes, sir, of course sir."
  • "Stewardess (Cindy) : Excellent choice sir."
  • "Brian : Your sarcasm is duly noted, sir."
  • "Stewardess (Cindy) : No problem. And for you sir?"
  • "Bruno : Thank you, sir."
  • "Brian: None, sir."
  • "Brian : Bruno, sir, if you want me to help you find the perfect date, you should start by telling me what you're looking for in a lover."
  • "Please sir, I want some more"
  • "Yes... oh, we're on it, sir!"
  • "Yes sir, Mr. President."

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