A-OK
Americanadjective
adjective
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
After fending off Kanye West over the weekend, Pete Davidson is A-OK to head into space: The ‘SNL’ star will be Blue Origin’s third celebrity guest.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2022
As long as they're not threatening me physically, I'm A-OK with it.
From Salon • Nov. 10, 2021
Uh-oh, there’s a pandemic going on, but Boris gives a thumbs-up to let you know things are A-OK.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2021
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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