Where does the expression Okie Dokie Smokie come from?

This slang term was popularized in the film “The Little Rascals” (Oki doki). Also with alternate spellings, including okeydoke. The phrase can be extended further, e.g. “Okie dokie (aka) pokie / smokie / artichokie / karaoke / lokie,” etc.

What does Okie Dokie Smokie mean?

“Okey Dokey” is slang for “Okay,” or “all right.” “Smokey” is slang for a state trooper, so called because of the type of hats they wear, which look similar to those in drawings of Smokey the Bear, a park ranger’s hat. Therefore, “Okey Dokey Smokey” means “all right, state trooper.”

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.

When did people start saying Okie dokie?

By the 1930s, Americans, mostly white Americans, in need of a joking way to agree to something or affirm it, began using the term “okey-dokey.” In that sense OK, O.K., okay and even okey-dokey are kind of relentlessly positive, too.

How is okie dokie spelling?

“Okey-dokey” has a slight lead over “okie-dokie” in popularity, but the latter spelling is also widely in use. (U.S. dictionaries seem to clearly prefer “okey-dokey.)

How do you respond to Okie dokie?

On the receiving end of the phrase — for example, if you’ve asked someone if they understand something and they say “okie-dokie” — you can reply with something as simple as “great.” This lets them know that you are on the same page and ready to go forward.

How do you spell Okie Dokie Smokie?

Is it weird to say Okie dokie?

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.

What does Okey Dokey Smokey mean?

Okey dokey is meant to convey approval but the addition of smokey adds a new connotation. It means, Ok, pothead (or anyone “smoking” something), got it, you’re a stoner. Other person: “Okey dokey smokey”.

What age range is okokie Dokie for?

Okie Dokie clothes are designed to take your child through his or her years as an infant, toddler, and little kid. For both boys and girls, you’ll find clothes in sizes ranging from newborn to 6 years with an emphasis on outfits for kids in the age range of 12-24 months.

What kind of clothes do Okie Dokie girls wear?

Dress up your little bundle of joy in cute dresses to achieve a picture-perfect look, or create a casual aesthetic with some simple pants. Okie Dokie Girls’ clothes feature tons of adorable styles to enhance her cute looks. Pick dresses, rompers, and overalls, in fun prints.

Why Okie Dokie by JCPenney?

We understand how important it is to find comfortable clothes for growing kids. That’s why JCPenney is proud to bring you our exclusive in-house brand, Okie Dokie, making it easy and fun to shop online for your little one. Okie Dokie clothes are designed to take your child through his or her years as an infant, toddler, and little kid.