okay — satisfactory but not especially good; acceptable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: satisfactory but not especially good; acceptable
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈkeɪ/
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
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
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originated in 1839 American English as a humorous abbreviation derived from 'oll korrect,' an intentional misspelling of 'all correct.' It emerged from a popular 19th-century cultural trend of playful misspellings and abbreviated slang.
Breakdown
O.K. is an abbreviation of 'oll korrect,' a deliberately humorous misspelling of 'all correct' (all = oll, correct = korrect). The acronym became standardized and phonetically pronounced as a single word 'okay.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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?”
“It's okay to make mistakes when learning English.”
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