aye-aye, sir

English

Phrase

aye-aye, sir

  1. Alternative form of aye aye, sir.
    • 2009, Alan Savage [pseudonym; Christopher Nicole], “Baptism of Fire”, in The Vortex (Honourable Duncan Morant; 4), Sutton, London: Severn House Publishers, →ISBN, page 33:
      ‘Sound battle stations, if you will, Petty Officer.’ / ‘Aye-aye, sir.’ Jamie rang the bell, and the crew came on deck.
    • 2011 January 15, Roger Lancaster, chapter 10, in To Save a Wretch, Southam, Warwickshire: fifty eight kings press, →ISBN, pages 151–152:
      “Reset the guard zones to twelve miles,” called the captain. / “Aye-aye, sir,” replied Ian, tapping at a keypad on the radar front panel.
    • 2011 March 3, Jessica Blair [pseudonym; William Spence], chapter 3, in Secrets of a Whitby Girl, London: Piatkus, →ISBN, page 41:
      ‘Remember when I showed you how to check a whale-boat and its gear last voyage . . .’ / ‘Aye-aye, sir.’ / ‘Off with you and do it now.’ / ‘Aye-aye, sir.’ Jim started to turn away.
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