a-okay

UK /ˌeɪ.əʊˈkeɪ/ US /ˌeɪ.oʊˈkeɪ/

adj 2

Definitions

adj

In perfect order; thoroughly acceptable.

1952, advertisement by Midvac Steels. "The Golden Age of Advertising - the 50s", p. 57, Ed. Jim Heimann, Taschen 2005. A-OK for tomorrow's missile demands.

1970, Mike Brewer and Tom Shipley, Tarkio, "Oh Mommy" It says right there in the constitution, It's really A-okay to have a revolution, When the leaders that you choose Really don't fit their shoes.

adj

Alternative letter-case form of A-okay.

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really

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Example Bank

1952, advertisement by Midvac Steels. "The Golden Age of Advertising - the 50s", p. 57, Ed. Jim Heimann, Taschen 2005. A-OK for tomorrow's missile demands.

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1970, Mike Brewer and Tom Shipley, Tarkio, "Oh Mommy" It says right there in the constitution, It's really A-okay to have a revolution, When the leaders that you choose Really don't fit their shoes.

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Any KOA is A-OK as long as I'm with you.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, a-okay is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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