Affirming

What do we mean by affirming?

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.

To support or encourage.

To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.

Yes, Correct, accepted, Ok Urban Dictionary

N. Statements an individual repeats in order to change their perception or beliefs, usually about their self. Urban Dictionary

Derivative of "Affirmative" : to say that something is true in a confident way Urban Dictionary

Full intent within spoken word Urban Dictionary

The acknowledgement of a colleague's job well done. It was first invented by Enda McKenna in 1947 in his magnum opus on "Motivation of Female Staff in the Male Dominated Workplace". Its purpose was to recognise the added value brought to the business world by women after the Second World War; such as round-the-clock provision of biscuits, coffee and sexual favours. More recently, affirmations have become a desired method of motivation by both sexes. Traditionally, affirmation is delivered by a firm, open-handed pat to the posterior. However, there are many variations; such as the "Snap-To" where a short, sharp delivery results in surprise, awe and a warm after glow. Softer versions are the "Double" and "Triple" pats where two or three affirmations are delivered in quick succession to confirm the high level of performance currently being delivered. The third and rarely used version is the "Spank and Linger". This is when the affirmation is singular but contact is maintained, conveying the message of a job well done, worthy of additional "rewards". Urban Dictionary

Its yes in aviation Urban Dictionary

Affirmative is used over radio as “yes” This is because with most radios, it can be difficult to make out what someone us saying especially if they just say, ”yes.” Urban Dictionary

Saying something affirmatively Urban Dictionary

Legal racism Urban Dictionary

A college student that only got admitted thanks to affirmative action. These students don't care about their grades, sell drugs at parties, and act obnoxiously. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to affirming:
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Words that rhyme with affirming:
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