aye

Definition

  • noun: a yes vote
  • noun: an affirmative vote or voter
  • used especially in Scotland and in the language of sailors.
  • synonyms: yes, yea, always

Examples

  • We have six nays and 12 'ayes', so 'the ayes have it'. [=the “yes” votes win]

  • The sailor said “'Aye, aye', sir!” when the captain gave him a command.

  • All in favor, say “'aye'.”

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) no stone neither. Sure, it's big enough, but look at the location. Uh, Shrek? Uh, remember when you said ogres have layers? Oh, aye. Well, I have a bit ofa confession to make. Donkeys don't have layers. We wear our fear right out there on our sleeves. - Wait a second. (..)
    2001 Shrek
  • (..) Seize him! After him! He's getting away! T T You there. Ogre! Aye? By the order of Lord Farquaad, I am authorized to place you both under arrest... and transport you to a designated... resettlement facility. (..)
    2001 Shrek