A-OK
or A-O.K., A-O·kay
[ ey-oh-key ]
/ ˈeɪ oʊˈkeɪ /
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adjective, adverb
Informal. OK; perfect: an A-OK rocket launching.
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Origin of A-OK
First recorded in 1955–60
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British Dictionary definitions for a-ok
A-OK
A-okay
adjective
informal, mainly US in perfect working order; excellent
Word Origin for A-OK
C20: from a (ll systems) OK
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Word Origin and History for a-ok
A-OK
1961, said to be an abbreviation of all (systems) OK; popularized in the jargon of U.S. astronauts. See OK.
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