smokey

okey-dokey, Smokey

A humorous variation of "okey dokey," itself an informal version of "OK." Used to express acceptance, agreement, or assent. A: "Come on, Tom. We're ready to go to the park!" B: "Okey-dokey, Smokey!" A: "All right, Sarah, I need you to secure the jib!" B: "Okey-dokey, Smokey, consider it done!"

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smokey (bear)

slang Code for a state trooper or police officer used on citizens band (CB) radio, especially by long-haul truckers. Alludes to the style of hat that many state troopers wear, which is also worn by Smokey Bear, the character used to promote wildfire prevention. Anyone got their ears on? Just spotted a smokey off the junction to I-75. A: "Watch out for smokey bears heading into Derby City." B: "10-4."

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Smokey (the Bear)

n. a highway patrol officer; a police officer. (see also bear, lady bear.) A Smokey was hiding behind a billboard!

See also: bear, Smokey

Smokey

verb

See Smokey the Bear

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