A-OK

adjective, adverb

Informal. OK; perfect: an A-OK rocket launching.

Also, A-O.K., A-O·kay.

Origin:
1955–60

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World English Dictionary

A-OK or A-okay

—*adj*
	informal chiefly (US) in perfect working order; excellent

[C20: from a(ll systems) OK]

A-okay or A-okay

—*adj*

[C20: from a(ll systems) OK]

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Word Origin & History

A-OK

1961, abbreviation of all (systems) OK, originally in the jargon of astronauts. See OK.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Slang Dictionary

A-OK definition

mod.
in the best of condition. : I really feel A-OK.

Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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American Heritage

Abbreviations & Acronyms

A-OK
in perfect condition or order

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