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Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :) Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:28 am  Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :)
 

Hi

I know it’s just an informal saying. To be honest, I don't like it at all.
But there are cases when you need to write it.

Which way would you prefer to use/to see in informal writing:

okie dokey
okie-dokey
Okie dokey
Okie-dokey
Okie Dokey
Okie-Dokey

?

Which use of okie dokey - an adverbial or adjectival - do you think is more common in informal speaking?
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Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :) Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:03 am  Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :)
 

Hi Tamara

As you said, that's an informal spoken expression. I'll take it a step further and call it 'extremely informal spoken English'. Very Happy I'm not sure whether I've ever actually written it at all. In addition, I myself would be more likely to use the expression "okey-doke" (to indicate agreement the same way 'OK' or 'okay' does).

If you asked 10 native speakers how to write this expression, you'd probably get at least 12 different answers. Laughing

If you insist on writing this expression, then I'd recommend "okey-dokey". Wink If the expression were used at the beginning of a sentence, you would capitalize the first letter (as usual): 'Okey-dokey'

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Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :) Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:57 am  Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :)
 

Hi,

While in Saturday mode what about tickety-boo? Dont you just love it?

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Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :) Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:04 pm  Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :)
 

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Care to explain the meaning of 'tickety-boo' to an American, Alan? (I suspect I'd say 'hunky-dory'.) Laughing
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Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :) Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:14 pm  Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :)
 

Hi Amy,

Ab -solutely!

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Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :) Sat Nov 25, 2006 17:44 pm  Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :)
 

I would agree with Tamara that 'okey-dokey' is preferable. I have also heard (and used) the expression 'okey-doker'.

BTW ... 'tickety-boo' is also heard in Canada. I wonder if it has anything to do with the expression 'that's the ticket'.
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Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :) Sat Nov 25, 2006 19:59 pm  Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :)
 

Hi

Thanks to all!

Quote:
If you insist on writing this expression,...
Actually, I need to insert a brief informal dialogue in my homework (essay). Smile

Quote:
If you asked 10 native speakers how to write this expression, you'd probably get at least 12 different answers.
Dictionaries aren’t in an accord, either. Smile

The range is
from okey-doke: Cambridge International Dictionary of English
through okey-dokey that Amy has mentioned
to okie dokey: ABBYY Lingvo

Okay now... Smile
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