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okaysatisfactory but not especially good; acceptable

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: satisfactory but not especially good; acceptable

Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈkeɪ/

Korean meaning: 괜찮은, 받아들일 만한

Korean pronunciation: 오**케이**

Example Sentences

  • My mom asked if I cleaned my room, and I said 'Okay!' even though it still looks like a tornado hit it.
  • The wifi is okay, but it's slower than my grandmother walking upstairs.
  • Are you okay with meeting at 3 PM?

okay

ADJECTIVE

//oʊˈkeɪ//

satisfactory but not especially good; acceptable

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💡 Concept

a customer takes a bite of their sandwich and gives a neutral shoulder shrug to the server waiting nearby. The customer's facial expression shows mild satisfaction but no excitement or enthusiasm. The server nods understandingly as the customer gives a thumbs-up gesture that lacks energy. Other diners in the background eat their meals with similarly moderate reactions. The food looks decent but unremarkable on simple plates. something that is satisfactory but not especially good or impressive

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/oʊˈkeɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/əʊˈkeɪ/

🌳Etymology

Origin

1839년 미국에서 시작된 유머러스한 줄임말로, 'oll korrect'(all correct의 의도적 오타)에서 유래되었습니다. 당시 유행했던 의도적 오타와 줄임말 문화의 산물이죠.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom asked if I cleaned my room, and I said 'Okay!' even though it still looks like a tornado hit it.

😄 Fun example

The wifi is okay, but it's slower than my grandmother walking upstairs.

Are you okay with meeting at 3 PM?

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

finealrightacceptabledecentsatisfactory

Antonyms

terribleawfulunacceptable

Related

approveagreeacceptpermissionconsent