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Okey-dokey
Meaning
- A casual and upbeat way to say okay or confirm that you understand a task. It is bouncy and friendly, signaling that you are happy to comply.
Cheerful, informal
Used in a sentence
- Okey-dokey, I will have those reports on your desk by five.
- We can meet at noon, okey-dokey?
- She asked if I could help, and I just said okey-dokey.
The backstory
This is a rhyming reduplication of the word okay that gained traction in the early 20th century. It became a staple of upbeat American slang, particularly in movies and radio.
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