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

Whatever makes you feel most confident and glowy is A-OK, just as long as you feel cared for.

From Los Angeles Times

Come and play, everything’s A-OK at the Slate News Quiz.

From Slate

Whatever makes you feel most confident and glowy is A-OK, just as long as you feel cared for.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was beautiful ... I just wanted to make sure she was OK ... because it’s a lot of attention. And she is A-OK.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Washington Post

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