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  1. 14-Sep-2009, 22:26 #1
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    Default Can you give more words like 'handy-dandy'?

    I know a few, which are,

    handy-dandy
    holy-moly
    super-duper
    okie-dokie


    Can you list more words like these which are widely used in English-speaking countries?

    And what are they called? 'Echo words'?

    Thanks,
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    Default Re: Can you give more words like 'handy-dandy'?

    Here are some more.

    Bish-bosh : quickly paint
    Splish-splash : splash water
    Mumbo-jumbo : meaningless words
    Higgledy-piggledy : uneven, mixed up
    Spick and span : in proper order

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    Default Re: Can you give more words like 'handy-dandy'?

    Easy-peasy
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