Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

yes, and

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.49 in modern English

Syllables
yes, and
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rule of improvisation whereby one performer should accept another's statement and build on it.

Uncountable

phrase

Admits the interlocutor's point but disputes its relevance.

Derogatory

Usage

Synonyms

so, what?; yes, and what of it?; okay, but what's your point?; who cares?; okay, and?; yeah, and?

Questions

What does yes, and mean?
A rule of improvisation whereby one performer should accept another's statement and build on it.

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