alrighty
|al-right-y|
B1
/ɔːlˈraɪti/
agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alrighty' originates from English, specifically the word 'alright', where 'all' meant 'completely' and 'right' meant 'correct'.
Historical Evolution
'alright' transformed into the colloquial form 'alrighty' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'completely correct', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'agreement or acceptance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/03 21:36