SIR

Sir

Sir is an honorific address used as a courtesy title to address a man without using his given name or family name in many English speaking cultures. It is often used in formal correspondence .

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sir

Noun

  1. A man of a higher rank or position.
  2. An address to a military superior of either sex.
    Yes sir.
  3. An address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown.
    Excuse me, sir, could you tell me where the nearest bookstore is?

Verb

  1. To address (someone) using "sir".
    "Right this way, sir." — "You don't have to sir me."
    He sirred me! Do I really look that masculine just because I'm wearing a tie?


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