Meanings
alternative righto · alternative right-oh · alternative righty-o
- Indicating agreement.
But it is curiously difficult to say to John Simpson, 'Actually, I'm scared of flying.' So, instead, I say 'Righty-ho,' and a few days later he is striding into the lobby of the Durban Hilton to meet me.
2002 February 24, Lynn Barber, “Travels with Auntie”, in The Observer, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 14 Oct 2015 - Introducing a sentence in order to draw attention to the importance of what is being said; alright, well (then).
Righty-ho, let's get going.
1 more example
“Er… a cappuccino, please,” replied Chloe, trying to sound grown-up. “I think I’ll have one too.” Mr Stink shuffled behind the counter and started opening tins. “Righty-ho, two cappuccinos coming right up.”
2009 October 29, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], “Abandon Starbucks!”, in Mr Stink, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN, page 66
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