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oke

1 American  
[ohk] / oʊk /

noun

  1. oka.

oke 2 American  
[ohk] / oʊk /

adjective

Informal.

  1. OK; all right.

oke 1 British  
/ əʊk /

noun

  1. another name for oka

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oke 2 British  
/ əʊk /

adjective

  1. informal another term for O.K.

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oke 3 British  
/ əʊk /

noun

  1. an informal word for man

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Etymology

Origin of oke

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; apparently shortening of OK

Example Sentences

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Like most of Mr. Puryear’s spare, finely fabricated, handcrafted sculptures, “Aso Oke” teeters between conflicting associations.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the exhibition catalog, “Aso Oke” was inspired by the handwoven openwork fabric of Nigeria’s Yoruba people, as well as the drooping fila gobi ceremonial cap worn by Yoruba men.

From The Wall Street Journal

Going with Meghan’s white top was the traditional Nigerian aso oke, a patterned handwoven fabric wrapped around the waist and often reserved for special occasions.

From Seattle Times

She presented Meghan and Harry with an outfit made of aso oke, a hand-woven cloth from south-west Nigeria.

From BBC

Aanen Moody and Laolu Oke each scored 14.

From Seattle Times

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