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A-OK

American  
[ey-oh-key] / ˈeɪ oʊˈkeɪ /
Or A-O.K.,

adjective

  1. Informal. OK; perfect.

    an A-OK rocket launching.
A-OK British  

adjective

  1. informal in perfect working order; excellent

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Etymology

Origin of A-OK

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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The twofold message seems simple: Everything is A-OK, and this is all a bit of a joke.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2022

Yep, it’s A-OK not to agree with your sweetheart.

From Fox News • Jan. 4, 2022

As long as they're not threatening me physically, I'm A-OK with it.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2021

A photographer was clipped and shook up but ended up A-OK.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2019

And suddenly, right in front of me, was a golden opportunity to paint myself with the Cap Anderson brush that would make me A-OK too.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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