Sir
noun
A polite way to talk to or about a man, especially one in a position of authority.
Yes sir, I have completed the task.
Often appears as...
- excuse me
- sir
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Formal
noun
A title used before the first name or full name of a knight or baronet.
Sir Walter Raleigh was a famous explorer.
Often appears as...
- sir isaac newton
- sir arthur conan doyle
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Formal
Academic
noun
A respectful term used by soldiers to address a male superior officer.
Sir, the troops are ready for your orders.
Often appears as...
- yes
- sir
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A polite way to talk to or about a man, especially one in a position of authority.
Yes sir, I have completed the task.
Often appears as...
- excuse me
- sir
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A title used before the first name or full name of a knight or baronet.
Sir Walter Raleigh was a famous explorer.
Often appears as...
- sir isaac newton
- sir arthur conan doyle
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A respectful term used by soldiers to address a male superior officer.
Sir, the troops are ready for your orders.
Often appears as...
- yes
- sir
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Use 'sir' to show respect or deference, often to someone with more authority or age.
I'll get right on it, sir.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
'Sir' is only used to address or refer to males; 'ma'am' is the female equivalent.
Excuse me, sir, is this your wallet?
Pro Tip 3/3Customer Service
In service environments, 'sir' adds a formal and polite tone to interactions.
Would you like anything else, sir?
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Use 'sir' to show respect or deference, often to someone with more authority or age.
I'll get right on it, sir.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
'Sir' is only used to address or refer to males; 'ma'am' is the female equivalent.
Excuse me, sir, is this your wallet?
Pro Tip 3/3Customer Service
In service environments, 'sir' adds a formal and polite tone to interactions.
Would you like anything else, sir?
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Use 'sir' to show respect or deference, often to someone with more authority or age.
I'll get right on it, sir.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
'Sir' is only used to address or refer to males; 'ma'am' is the female equivalent.
Excuse me, sir, is this your wallet?
Pro Tip 3/3Customer Service
In service environments, 'sir' adds a formal and polite tone to interactions.
Would you like anything else, sir?
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Video examples
The art of misdirection...
Is it in this pocket, sir? Don't reach in your pocket. That's a different show. That's rather strange. They have shots for that. Can I show them? Rather bizarre. Is this yours, sir? I have no idea how that works. We'll send that over there. I need help with this one. Step over this way for me.
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Lightning calculation...
By any chance, did anyone happen to bring with them this morning a calculator? Seriously, if you have a calculator with you, raise your hand. Raise your hand. Did your hand go up? Now bring it out, bring it out. Anybody else? I see, I see one way in the back. You sir, that's three.
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Open Wide! A Capuchin...
behave yourself please you are representing saint jude's sir why have we come to the beach it's raining i can see it's raining stephen why couldn't we have gone to the sea life center yeah it's indoors and i could have seen my dad yes sir it's rubbish here who wants
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Why good leaders make...
And this is exactly what she said to me. She said, "Sir, if I don't follow the rules, I could get in trouble or lose my job." All she was telling me is that she doesn't feel safe. All she was telling me is that she doesn't trust her leaders.
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Time Is But a Stubborn...
the secrets of the cosmos to solve this equation? Oh, no sir. I've already solved it. PROFESSOR Leave, now. On what offense? PROFESSOR Your mere presence spoils the respect of the class for me! That is not an objective reason. Out!
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Welcome to Earth PIPE...
i'm beginning to think that i might be missing something well ready yes sir i asked the best modern day explorers take me to the ends of the earth and they said oh we can go further than that three
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Expanding our definition...
microphone yeah sir can I guess my question you know throwing his voice up here we see when's the tipping point right at one point I'm back here it's it's some laps not helping is it I'm back here
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Science can answer moral...
go ahead of us sir so some combustible material there yeah whether in this audience or people elsewhere in the world hearing some of this they've all be doing the screaming
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Adorable Baby Animal...
nope oh got one have you yeah i've got yes i've got one here here we go this should be quite interesting fun here sir is oh look at that look at you say hello to the world
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Ski Alaska PIPE Ultimate...
not what a dear sir
Video examples
The art of misdirection...
Is it in this pocket, sir? Don't reach in your pocket. That's a different show. That's rather strange. They have shots for that. Can I show them? Rather bizarre. Is this yours, sir? I have no idea how that works. We'll send that over there. I need help with this one. Step over this way for me.
Video examples
Lightning calculation...
By any chance, did anyone happen to bring with them this morning a calculator? Seriously, if you have a calculator with you, raise your hand. Raise your hand. Did your hand go up? Now bring it out, bring it out. Anybody else? I see, I see one way in the back. You sir, that's three.
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Open Wide! A Capuchin...
behave yourself please you are representing saint jude's sir why have we come to the beach it's raining i can see it's raining stephen why couldn't we have gone to the sea life center yeah it's indoors and i could have seen my dad yes sir it's rubbish here who wants
Video examples
Why good leaders make...
And this is exactly what she said to me. She said, "Sir, if I don't follow the rules, I could get in trouble or lose my job." All she was telling me is that she doesn't feel safe. All she was telling me is that she doesn't trust her leaders.
Video examples
Time Is But a Stubborn...
the secrets of the cosmos to solve this equation? Oh, no sir. I've already solved it. PROFESSOR Leave, now. On what offense? PROFESSOR Your mere presence spoils the respect of the class for me! That is not an objective reason. Out!
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Welcome to Earth PIPE...
i'm beginning to think that i might be missing something well ready yes sir i asked the best modern day explorers take me to the ends of the earth and they said oh we can go further than that three
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Expanding our definition...
microphone yeah sir can I guess my question you know throwing his voice up here we see when's the tipping point right at one point I'm back here it's it's some laps not helping is it I'm back here
Video examples
Science can answer moral...
go ahead of us sir so some combustible material there yeah whether in this audience or people elsewhere in the world hearing some of this they've all be doing the screaming
Video examples
Adorable Baby Animal...
nope oh got one have you yeah i've got yes i've got one here here we go this should be quite interesting fun here sir is oh look at that look at you say hello to the world
Video examples
Ski Alaska PIPE Ultimate...
not what a dear sir
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Quote examples
Abraham Lincoln
American President
Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.
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Meera Chopra
Indian Actress
Working with Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadha was amazing. I am a huge fan of Akshaye sir.
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Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
It's a pure dream team to work with Hrithik, Sanjay sir and Rakesh sir.
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Sanya Malhotra
Indian Actress
Anything to do with Anurag Basu sir is always special and interesting.
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Charles Dance
English Actor
I phoned this number and said, Please, sir, I want to be an actor.
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Tim Howard
American Athlete
Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the best managers in football history.
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Vicky Kaushal
Indian Actor
Anurag sir and I have had a beautiful journey as human beings.
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Aphra Behn
English Dramatist
Faith, sir, we are here today, and gone tomorrow.
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Shakti Mohan
Indian Dancer
I feel great to work under Remo sir.
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Bradley Wiggins
British Athlete
Sir Wiggo sounds nice.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.
Quote examples
Meera Chopra
Indian Actress
Working with Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadha was amazing. I am a huge fan of Akshaye sir.
Quote examples
Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
It's a pure dream team to work with Hrithik, Sanjay sir and Rakesh sir.
Quote examples
Sanya Malhotra
Indian Actress
Anything to do with Anurag Basu sir is always special and interesting.
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Charles Dance
English Actor
I phoned this number and said, Please, sir, I want to be an actor.
Quote examples
Tim Howard
American Athlete
Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the best managers in football history.
Quote examples
Vicky Kaushal
Indian Actor
Anurag sir and I have had a beautiful journey as human beings.
Quote examples
Aphra Behn
English Dramatist
Faith, sir, we are here today, and gone tomorrow.
Quote examples
Shakti Mohan
Indian Dancer
I feel great to work under Remo sir.
Quote examples
Bradley Wiggins
British Athlete
Sir Wiggo sounds nice.
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