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guess so


Meanings
  • Interjection

    An expression used to indicate agreement or approval with a guess or suggestion.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with guess so
knows , prose , poses
Variants
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guess , guessable , guessed , guesser , guessers , guesses , guessing , another-guess , second-guess , second-guessed , second-guesser , second-guessers , second-guesses , second-guessing , anybody's guess , anybody's/anyone's guess , anyone's guess , someone's guess is as good as mine , wild guess
Etymology
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The exact origin of 'guess so' is unclear, but it is believed to have developed from the phrase 'I guess so' which means 'I suppose so' or 'I agree'.


Trivia
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  1. The phrase 'guess so' is often used in casual conversation and is considered a colloquialism.

  2. In some dialects, 'guess so' is pronounced as 'gissit' or 'gisit'.


Related Concepts
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  1. agreement: The act of acknowledging that something is true or correct.

  2. approval: The expression of favorable opinion or sentiment.


Culture
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In literature, 'guess so' is often used to convey a sense of uncertainty or hesitation. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck uses 'guess so' when he is unsure of the correct answer to a question. In art, 'guess so' has been used as a title for various works, such as a painting by Willem de Kooning. In music, the phrase 'guess so' has been used in song lyrics to express agreement or uncertainty.

How to Memorize "guess so"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a light bulb turning on above your head when you use 'guess so' to indicate agreement or approval.

  2. associate

    - Associate the phrase 'I guess so' with the idea of agreement or approval.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'GuesSo' where the 'S' stands for 'Says' and the 'O' stands for 'Okay' to remember the meaning of 'guess so'.


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