otay

Playful yes sound

Otay is a playful or childish way of saying "okay," mimicking baby talk or the speech of young children.

It was popularized by the child actor Buckwheat in the *Our Gang* (Little Rascals) comedies.

Today it's used humorously or affectionately: Otay, I'll be right there.

childspeak

Buckwheat

toddler · baby talk · adorable · lisp · innocent · playful · kid · youngster · endearing · imitation

affirmation

okay

Adequate or permitted

agreed · fine · cool · got it · understood · roger · yep · uh-huh · affirmative · no problem

slang

casual

Relaxed and informal

easygoing · laid-back · friendly · colloquial · street · hip · cool · breezy · nonchalant · carefree

Opposites
speech register/formality

otayaffirmative

Expressing agreement or consent

certainly · indeed · very well · acknowledged · absolutely

speech clarity/articulation

otayokay

Adequate or permitted

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G