A-OK
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of A-OK
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Now the obligation of candor is simply gone, and lying to a judge’s face is a-OK.
From Slate
Yet despite the selling in megacap tech and speculative assets, “The market is behaving A-OK,” Azarm said.
From MarketWatch
Yet despite the selling in megacap tech and speculative assets, “The market is behaving A-OK,” Azarm said.
From MarketWatch
Come and play, everything’s A-OK at the Slate News Quiz.
From Slate
Whatever makes you feel most confident and glowy is A-OK, just as long as you feel cared for.
From Los Angeles Times
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