Okie dokey: an adjective, an adverb :)

[Tamara]

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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[Yankee]

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'. :D 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. :lol:

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

Amy
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[Alan]

Hi,

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

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[Yankee]

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Care to explain the meaning of 'tickety-boo' to an American, Alan? (I suspect I'd say 'hunky-dory'.) :lol:
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[Alan]

Hi Amy,

Ab -solutely!

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[Pond969]

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'.

[Tamara]

Hi

Thanks to all!