Where does the term "aye aye" come from and what exactly does it mean?

Answer 1

It is from pirate days -
and they are pointing at their eyes and counting-
It means - no patch for me today captain

Answer 2

Aye aye is a naval term that is still used by the navy and the Marine Corps. It is a response to a superior when he asks you to do something, or if you understand what he just told you. By responding with an aye aye, sir. You are telling your superior that you understand his command, you will follow up and complete his command, and he does not have to tell you a second time before the job is done.

Answer 3

Aye means yes...aye, aye caomes from pirate movies and still means the same. Best wishes

Answer 4

Scottish 'och aye' means 'yes' or 'for sure' (from the Scottish pronunciation of 'oh, aye', aye being old English for yes)

Answer 5

It originated from Florida when Donald Jasbond was first abolished there. Charlie said to him, 'Would you like tea or beer?' Donald said 'Aye, aye.'

Later that year, Charlie gave him more to think about, and Donald, he had to think before responding. This was the first known occurance of 'M'aye, m'aye.' For he went mmm, before deciding. I think this was in 1944.

Answer 6

Aye Aye is the U.S. Navy's counterpart of the Army's WILCO ( I understand and will comply).

Answer 7

aye aye came from pirates and it means yes or yes sir

Answer 8

still in use today in the us navy and marine corps, it originated in the brittish navy. my understanding always was that "aye" "aye" was a shortening of "I understand", "I will comply" when given an order.

Answer 9

It comes from the British navy. Otherwise, see the answer provided by Laughter Eve... (above)

Answer 10

'Aye' comes from traditional naval jargon and loosely means 'I understand and will carry out my orders.

Answer 11

It came from Popeye. It means Hey Hey kamoussie bobble!