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British slang
Everything is fine and going well.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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tickety-boo means Everything is fine and going well. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"tickety-boo" means Everything is fine and going well. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
I am fine; I am healthy and okay.
Normal; okay; fine (used informally to mean "good" or "everythings alright")
Nice; good; enjoyable; delicious (from Afrikaans).
Good, reliable, or excellent (e.g., a "sound" artist)
Good; nice; smooth; attractive (from Malay).
Obvious, too noticeable — or someone being snitched on
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