Where does “jees” come from?
jees (Finnish) comes from English yes, from Middle English yes, from Old English ġīese — "yes"; literally, "so be it".
jees (Finnish): good, great, awesome, fun
Definitions
- good, great, awesome, fun
Ancestry of “jees”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | yes | Used to show agreement or acceptance; Used to... |
| 2 | Middle English | yes | Alternative form of is; plural of ye; Alternative... |
| 3 | Old English | ġīese | "yes"; literally, "so be it" |