How did the phrase ‘aye aye captain’ originate?
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The origins of “Aye Aye Captain” are not very clear, however one possible origin lies in the Portuguese colony of Sao Tome and Principe). Sailors would say “hã hã capitão” to show they hadn’t forgotten what their superior said.
Another possibility is that it comes from the French phrase for yes is “oui”. It would be “ai ie capitaine”.