A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

YEP

Mon, 19 Feb '24
"Mm-hmm"
Fri, 17 Nov '23
Informal affirmative
Sat, 11 Mar '23
Informal agreement
Wed, 18 Jan '23
Informal affirmative
Sun, 28 Nov '21
"Sure is"
Mon, 23 Aug '21
Slangy affirmative
Sun, 24 Jan '21
"You betcha!"
Fri, 15 Jan '21
Casual agreement