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indeedy-doody

indeedy-doody

9.9
A strong, playful way to say yes
  • interjection
  • /ɪnˈdiːdi ˈduːdi/
  • Informal
translation icon : ¡sí, efectivamente!
  • "Are you coming to the party tonight?" "Indeedy-doody! I'll be there at eight."

Examples

  • "Will you help me paint the kitchen?" she asked, and he replied with an enthusiastic 'indeedy-doody'.

  • Whenever someone asks if he loves pizza, he always answers, 'indeedy-doody!'

  • I indeedy-doody agree with your plan!

  • Yes, that's indeedy-doody the best idea I've heard.

  • "Are you coming to the party tonight?" "Indeedy-doody! I'll be there at eight."

  • "Will you help me paint the kitchen?" she asked, and he replied with an enthusiastic 'indeedy-doody'.

  • Whenever someone asks if he loves pizza, he always answers, 'indeedy-doody.'

Synonyms

yeah
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
5.6

A casual way to say yes to show agreement

is more playful and emphatic rather than just casual reply
yay
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
185 6.0

A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement

is used mainly for agreement rather than general happiness
yah
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
140 8.7

A casual way to say yes or show that you agree

is more playful and longer, giving a stronger cheerful affirmation
dokey
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
22 9.9

A friendly word people say to show agreement

is more forceful and rhyming rather than just mild acceptance
alrighty
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
19 8.7

To show you agree or are ready to begin

is more playful and expressive rather than merely ready or neutral
aight
vsindeedy-doody
  • Slang
8 9.9

You say it to show agreement or acceptance

is more playful and rhythmic than this plain casual form
yeh
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
8 9.7

A casual way to say yes or agree

is more playful and emphatic rather than a plain reply
indeedy
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
5 9.9

To show strong agreement in a playful way

is more playful and rhyming than this slightly shorter form
yuh
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
4 9.9

A casual way to say yes or show you agree

is more playful and emphasizes cheer rather than simple assent
darn tootin'
vsindeedy-doody
  • Slang
2 9.9

A phrase you say when you strongly agree or feel sure

is more playful and less regional in tone
yeah-huh
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short casual reply showing weak agreement or that you heard someone

is more strongly affirmative and more playful in tone
shit yeah
vsindeedy-doody
  • Offensive
9.9

A very excited informal way to say yes

is similarly affirmative but more playful and less crude
HE-double-L yeah
vsindeedy-doody
  • Slang
9.9

A very excited yes that shows strong agreement

is more playful and less euphemistic in everyday feel
yas
vsindeedy-doody
  • Slang
9.9

An excited way to say yes to show you like something

is more playfully rhyming and cheeky than this excited cheer
word
vsindeedy-doody
  • Slang
9.9

An informal exclamation used to show agreement

is more playful and rhyming rather than blunt slang assent
okey dokey, artichokey
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
9.9

Say yes in a playful way

is stronger in affirmation while this one is casual acceptance
okey-doke
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
8.2

A casual way to show you agree or that you understand

is more playful and rhyming than this milder affirmative phrase
okie
vsindeedy-doody
  • Informal
9.9

A playful word people use to say okay

is stronger and more emphatic than this light casual reply

Antonyms

331 1.0

In no way

How Sure

absolutely
1.0
indeedy-doody
  • Informal
9.9
certainly
1.0
indeed
1.0
yeah
  • Informal
5.6

Surface Forms

Etymology

The word indeedy-doody comes from the common word indeed ('yes' or 'in fact') and a playful rhyming second part doody. Saying it as a sing-song double makes the answer extra cheerful and strong, so people use it to show enthusiastic agreement.