Meaning of rootin', tootin' | Babel Free

Definitions

Adjective. [B2]

Examples

“I am happy to second the nomination of that rootin’, tootin’, son-of-a-gun from Pennsylvania, Jimmy Van Zandt.”

“The theme song “Up and Down the Monon,” written by John A. McGee, follows: […] UP and down the Monon / Everything is fine, / ’cause that rootin’, tootin’ Monon / She’s a Hoosier line!”

“Hewson maintains its high standards with this rootin’, tootin’, killin’, maimin’, shoot ’em up. Not to be missed by arcadey types.”

“"Howdy, pardners! I'm Chip! The rootinest, tootinest root vegetable this side of the Boise River," he said in a fake Western drawl. The pre-recorded words came from speakers mounted on the walls. Chip clutched a basket brimming with real potatoes against his red flannel shirt.”

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