# alrighty

/ˌɔɫˈɹaɪti/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Interjection

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/alrighty
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a friendly, casual way to say okay when you agree or are ready to start. You use it when you accept a plan or move on to the next thing.

For teachers: an emphatic or cheerful variant of 'alright' signalling agreement, acknowledgement, or readiness to proceed. Often placed at the start of an utterance to mark a transition to a new action or topic.

## Examples

- Alrighty, we start the lesson now.
- Alrighty, I take your bag now and you can pick it up after lunch.
- Alrighty, after checking everyone's calendars we finally settle on Friday morning to review the final draft together.

## Synonyms

okay, alright

## Usage notes

- Used alone or at the start of a clause to signal agreement or transition.

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