righto

righto
/ruyt"oh', ruyt"oh"; ruy"toh', -toh"/, interj. Chiefly Brit.
(used to express understanding or assent).
[1895-1900; RIGHT + -O]

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  • righto — interjection Date: 1896 used to express cheerful concurrence, assent, or understanding …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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