Why and when did we first start putting a "P" or a "PE" on the end of words like no= nope, or like yep?

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Why and when did we first start putting a "P" or a "PE" on the end of words like no= nope, or like yep?

strange huh?

2007-05-22 06:35:01 · 2 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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The Online Etymology Dictionary gives the first documentation as 1888.

PainintheEnglish.com says:
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This glottal stop is so commonly used at the end of "no" and "yes" that they are now represented in informal writing as "nope" and "yep".>>

Besides the glottal stop there is also a closing of the lips, which mimics their starting position for the letter P.

2007-05-22 07:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by RE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Interesting question. I am afraid that I do not know the answer, but hope someone does so I can also find out. Love words, I do!

2007-05-22 07:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by thisbrit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋