Ditto

/ˈdɪtoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A term used to indicate that something said or written previously also applies to the current context.
He likes chocolate, and I feel ditto about it.
The same as something mentioned before.
I ordered a salad, and she ordered a ditto.
adverb
Likewise; in the same way.
She enjoyed the concert, and ditto for her friends.

Etymology

From Italian 'detto' which means 'said', derived from Latin 'dictus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dittohead
A devoted follower of Rush Limbaugh, denoting someone who agrees with every opinion.
There you go, ditto!
Used to express agreement emphatically.
As stated, ditto
Used to affirm that the statement made previously is also valid in this context.

Related Words

duplicate
An exact copy of something.
replicate
To make an exact copy of something.
rebroadcast
To broadcast again.

Slang Meanings

I agree completely.
When my friend said she loved the concert, I just replied, 'Ditto!'
Used to express that something applies equally to the speaker.
When someone said they wanted to sleep, I said, 'Ditto.'