righto

[ rahyt-oh, rahyt-oh; rahy-toh, -toh ]

interjection

, Chiefly British.

1. (used to express understanding or assent.)

righto

/ ˈraɪtˈəʊ /

sentence substitute

1. informal.
   an expression of agreement or compliance

Word History and Origins

Origin of righto¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; right + -o

Example Sentences

“They were watching football at the time time and they turned their heads to me and said ‘Righto’ and then continued to watch the football,” Mardenborough says.

From Los Angeles Times

“Righto, I’m impressed. Now get back here, you little showoff, and open this door.”

From Literature

The three-month-old, occasionally gurgling and fidgeting, was a reminder that life goes on, yet there was a touch of defensiveness about Barty as she looked up at a room full of reporters and muttered: “Righto, here we go.”

From Reuters

Righto, I can see cricket on the horizon which means Adam Collins must be around here somewhere.

From The Guardian

Righto, I’ll leave it there for the time being as we make our way towards the first ball of morning three.

From The Guardian