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'. 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.

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

[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'.)
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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!