interjection

yep

An informal way of saying yes.

Yep, I have time to help you after lunch.

Etymology

Yep is an informal variant of yes with a final p sound. It expresses the same affirmative answer in a casual tone.

More examples

Yep, that's the house I grew up in.
Yep, we can meet at six instead of five.
Oh, yep, I remember where I put your keys.

Similar words

yes: Neutral and standard, suitable for both casual and formal replies.
yeah: Informal like yep, but often sounds less brisk.