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
  • "Yes... oh, we're on it, sir!"
  • "Yes sir, Mr. President."
  • "The nuclear explosion in the Pacific, yes sir!"
  • "Yes sir, another f*$#1@g hippy from San Francisco sir, yes."
  • "Joan Wayne : Why... Why thank you, sir!"
  • "Bruno : Yes, sir."
  • "Bruno : Thank you, sir."
  • "Owner : Good afternoon, sir."
  • "I can be there in 4 hours, sir!"

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