darn tootin'
Absolutely; you bet; you're right.
Also called darn tooting, damn tootin', durn tootin'.
Updated September 21, 2026
darn tootin' pronunciation
/darn TOO-tin/
Meaning
A loud yes. Folks say it alone ("Darn tootin'!") or as "you're darn tootin'" when somebody has nailed the truth. It is country affirmation with a little showmanship, soft darn standing in for damn.
How folks use it
- “You going fishing Saturday? Darn tootin' I am.”
- “You're darn tootin' that truck needs new tires.”
Origin and etymology
American slang from the early 1900s. Dialect Notes recorded darn-tootin' in Nebraska in 1916 as "correct, right." Tootin' likely borrows the noisy-horn image for a strong yes. Variants include damn tootin' and durn tootin'. It sounds rural nationwide and fits right into redneck talk.
Frequently asked questions
What does you're darn tootin' mean?
It means you are absolutely right. Same punch as you bet, just louder.