Ticketyboo - Tickety-boo The happy phrase

There are a number of theories regarding the origin of the expression "ticketyboo" (also sometimes spelled "ticketty-boo", tiggity-boo", "tickety-boo") meaning "all in order, satisfactory, as it should be."

It first appeared around 1920-40 It is almost certainly a relic of the British colonial presence in India.
One of the most accepted and common theories about "ticketyboo" connects to the Hindi expression "tikai babu," meaning "it's all right, sir."

People of an age with who can recall grandparents or relatives who served with the British Army in India will often recall them using the expression. It is also a common expression in Canada. "Hunk Dory" in common use in the US captures some of the same quirky confidence when used to describe a situation that is all perfectly well.

The Ticketyboo name has and is being used by various commercial enterprises in many forms.

Several spellings exist including this with hyphens such as tickety-boo, tickityboo, ticketyboos tickety boo as well as having the business type tacked on the name.

The ticketyboo name is used to sell services of all types and flavours including but not limited to the ones listed below. It is often use to promote children.s products, toys, traditional toys, children's clothes, kids fashion, child playgroups etc.

A visitor has made me aware of a use of Ticketyboo as a Bingo Call number
Bingo call ball number 62 Tickety Boo - The number 62 bingo ball is commonly called as Tickety Boo. The only explanation is that it rhymes with the number 62 as in " 62 - Ticketyboo", "58 - Make them wait", 53 - "Stuck in a tree"

• Traditional Toy shops and retailers.
• Holiday homes, cottage and apartment rentals
• Children's clothes and kid's fashion
• Training companies
• Baby and Toddler groups
• The branding of tea.
• House sitting services
• Pet and dog sitting
• Toy designers and retailers
• Fashion designers and retailers
• Party organisers
• Baby Clothing
• Children's Publishing and Books for Children
• Gaelic singers CD
• Gift shops
• Holiday accommodation advertising
• Concert and event Tickets
• Dating Agency, Singles and Match Making Services
• Wedding stationery
• Car and Van Leasing

The most well known of which is probably that by Billy Connolly the Scottish comedian and actor. His various commercial enterprises uses the ticketyboo brand for film production, music and of course the retailing of the charity Tickety-Boo tea.

The Big Yin's brew, Tickety-Boo Tea, helps to raise money for charity. Part of the proceeds will help establish a home for orphans in India.

We have now learned that Tickety-boo tea is no more, and is no longer being produced. This is great pity as it was sold to raise money to assist a great cause. If we get any more updates we will post it here.

Why do all of these various enterprises use the name?

Perhaps because quite simply it is a great name, it sounds right, it makes people smile, people understand what it means. It also perhaps harks back rather nostalgically and reminds a younger generation of older relatives who would use the expression. It has a ring of things being done properly, that all is well.

If you know of any unusual or interesting uses the name is being put to please contact us at info@ticketyboo.co.uk.

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