oke

[ ohk ]

/ oʊk /

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noun

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Other definitions for oke (2 of 2)

oke²

[ ohk ]

/ oʊk /

adjective Informal.

OK; all right.

Origin of oke

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

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How to use oke in a sentence

As Oker-Blom himself says of this vital matter of sexual enlightenment, "Better a year too early than an hour too late."
The Sexual Life of the Child|Albert Moll
Rimsmoor Pond is, but Oker's Pool isn't, because he is deep, and is never dry—'tis just over there.
Return of the Native|Thomas Hardy
All their accustomed sports were neglected, and their play-hours devoted to drawing with chalk and oker.
The Life, Studies, And Works Of Benjamin West, Esq.|John Galt

British Dictionary definitions for oke (1 of 3)

oke¹

/ (əʊk) /

noun

another name for oka

British Dictionary definitions for oke (2 of 3)

oke²

/ (əʊk) /

adjective, adverb

informal another term for O.K.

British Dictionary definitions for oke (3 of 3)

oke³

/ (əʊk) /

noun

Southern African an informal word for man

Word Origin for oke

from Afrikaans

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