A-OK

or A-O.K., A-O·kay

[ ey-oh-key ]

adjective

1. Informal. OK; perfect:

   an A-OK rocket launching.

A-OK

adjective

1. informal.
   in perfect working order; excellent

Word History and Origins

Origin of A-OK¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Word History and Origins

Origin of A-OK¹

C20: from a ( ll systems ) OK

Example Sentences

That kind of government coercion of speech and action seems a-OK to the conservative liberty crowd.

From The Daily Beast

Even Patrick Dempsey, who plays Dr. Derek Shepherd, would be A-OK with the series coming to an end.

From The Daily Beast

With a stable economy and low unemployment, things here seemed a-ok.

From The Daily Beast

And with that return, a confirmation: Facebook users, middle names are A-OK in Zuckerville.

From The Daily Beast

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