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indeedy
Indeedy (adv) means a jokey, old-fashioned way of saying "indeed," used for emphasis. Example: “Yes indeedy, that pie is delicious.”
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A jokey, old-fashioned way of saying "indeed," used for emphasis.
""Yes indeedy, that pie is delicious.""
How to use indeedy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheerful, exaggerated version of "indeed," mostly used for humor.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated/folksy; rarely used in serious writing.
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Etymology
A playful extension of indeed with the added suffix -y, popular in folksy or comic speech.
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What does “indeedy” mean?
The word “indeedy” means a jokey, old-fashioned way of saying "indeed," used for emphasis. In plain terms, a cheerful, exaggerated version of "indeed," mostly used for humor.
How do you use “indeedy” in a sentence?
Here is “indeedy” used in a sentence: “"Yes indeedy, that pie is delicious.".”
What part of speech is “indeedy”?
“Indeedy” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of indeedy?
"indeedy" (adv) means a jokey, old-fashioned way of saying "indeed," used for emphasis.
