AOK
oʊˈkeɪ adjective, adverb
Informal. OK; perfect: an A-OK rocket launching.
Also, A-O.K., A-O·kay.
Origin:
1955–60
1955–60
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| 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.
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| A-OK in perfect condition or order |
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