ういうい

interjection

yeah, yeah; sure, sure

Dismissive or half-hearted acknowledgment, similar to はいはい. Often used when brushing off a remark or showing mild impatience.

See also: ウイ · はいはい

• 「ちゃんと宿しゅく題だいやった？」「ういうい、やったよ。」

  "Did you do your homework properly?" "Yeah, yeah, I did."

interjection

yes; sure; gotcha

Casual affirmative response, like a light 'yep' or 'got it'. Less dismissive than sense 1, but still very informal.

See also: はいはい

• 「これ、お願ねがいできる？」「ういうい、任まかせて。」

  "Can you handle this?" "Sure, leave it to me."