What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Okey dokey’?
This little phrase is a variant of okay. It is 20th century American and first appears in print in a 1932 edition of American Speech. There are several alternative spellings – okay-doke, okey-doke, okee-doke, etc.
What is the meaning of Okie Dokie?
convention. Okey dokey is used in the same way as ‘OK’ to show that you agree to something, or that you want to start talking about something else or doing something else. [informal, spoken] Okey dokey.
It’s been said that the word is Scottish, that it originated in ancient Greece 2,000 years ago, that it got its start in Africa and migrated to the United States with African slaves.
What language is okie dokie?
“okie dokie” in Swedish
okie dokie {interj.}
A phrase like “okie-dokie” can sound totally nonsensical to someone unfamiliar with English. But in a language full of ways to call something good or acceptable, OK and its descendants are extremely prominent and influential.
Is Okie Dokie Smokey offensive?
The “okie dokie” part wouldn’t be offensive. It’s just a jovial elaboration of “ok.” But “smoke” is an offensive racial epithet, and even in combination with the jokey rest, inappropriate language.
What is a Righto?
—used to express cheerful concurrence, assent, or understanding.
Okie Dokie is one of the top brands of kids’ clothes manufactured exclusively for sale at JCPenney. The history of JCPenney dates back to 1902, when founder James Cash Penney opened his first retail store in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
Is okey dokey a real word?
Okey dokey is used in the same way as ‘OK’ to show that you agree to something, or that you want to start talking about something else or doing something else.
