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   Where did the word Toodle come from?

   • The word toodle comes from toddle, which means to walk in a relaxed manner. Toddle off appeared in the late 1800s and means to walk away or to leave. Toodle loo appeared shortly afterwards, in the early 1900s. It is unclear exactly how or why the loo got added. Other variations are toodle-oo, tootle-oo, tooraloo, etc.

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   Where does the interjection Toodle-Oo come from?

   • The earliest known use of the interjection toodle-oo is in the 1900s. OED's earliest evidence for toodle-oo is from 1907, in Punch. toodle-oo is of unknown origin.

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   Where did the term 'Toodles' originate?

   • The term 'Toodles' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. It is derived from the French word 'toujours' meaning 'always', and the English word 'doozles' meaning 'nonsense'. The term 'Toodles' is thought to have come from the combination of 'always' and 'nonsense', resulting in a farewell term.

   What exactly does 'toodles' mean? Where did it come from

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   Why do people say Toodles?

   • The affectionate and jovial nature of "toodle-oo" likely contributed to the emergence of "toodles" as a similarly light-hearted expression of farewell. Another plausible origin of "toodles" can be linked to the onomatopoeic nature of the word.

   Explanation Of The Meaning And Origin Of The Word “toodles”

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   What does Toodle mean?

   • Toodles can also refer to riding ones bike in a carefree way, likely originating due to the word’s posher history and the idea that early bicycles were only ridden by the well-to-do. This meaning hasn’t seen widespread use, however. Text Between Friends Friend 1: I’m going to have to stop soon.

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   Is Toodle-Oo a slang word?

   • It hints that toodle-oo could indeed be from toot, as a similar imitative. However, it’s sadly the truth that nobody knows now exactly what was in the minds of the inventors of these curious exclamations. In dated British English slang toodle-pip means goodbye.

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2. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › toodle-ooToodle-oo - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

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   The British term ‘toodle-oo’ is a fellow-traveller of various terms associated with walking or departing in a carefree manner – toddle, tootle and their extended forms toddle-off and tootle-pip.

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   British English. /tuːd (ə)lˈuː/ too-duhl-OO. See pronunciation. Where does the interjection toodle-oo come from? Earliest known use. 1900s. The earliest known use of the interjection toodle-oo is in the 1900s. OED's earliest evidence for toodle-oo is from 1907, in Punch. toodle-oo is of unknown origin. See etymology. Nearby entries.

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   The earliest uses of ‘toodle-pip’ in print come not from England but Canada and Australia. The earliest I know of is in a letter written by a resident of Vancouver, Canada in the newspaper The Leader Post, June 1935: It’s an old southern custom to never stay too long, so toodle-pip.

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   Feb 15, 2024 · Origin of the Word "Toodles". The whimsical and endearing term "toodles" has a fascinating origin that intertwines with the rich tapestry of language evolution. Its roots can be traced back to the early 20th century, where it emerged as a playful and informal way of bidding farewell.

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   Where does the interjection toodles come from? Earliest known use. 1960s. See etymology. Nearby entries. Tony Curtis, n. 1956–. too, v. 1876–. too, adv. Old English–. tooart, n. 1870–. too besides, adv. 1564–. toodle, v. 1865–.

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   Origin of Toodle Loo. The word toodle comes from toddle, which means to walk in a relaxed manner. Toddle off appeared in the late 1800s and means to walk away or to leave. Toodle loo appeared shortly afterwards, in the early 1900s. It is unclear exactly how or why the loo got added.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › toodle-ooTOODLE-OO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   toodle-oo. exclamation. informal old-fashioned or humorous uk / ˌtuː.d ə lˈuː / us / ˌtuː.d ə lˈuː / (also UK toodle-pip, uk / ˌtuː.d ə lˈpɪp / us / ˌtuː.d ə lˈpɪp / toodles, / ˈtuː.d ə lz / us / ˈtuː.d ə lz /) Add to word list. a way of saying goodbye: Toodle-oo!