A-OK

adverb or adjective

: very definitely OK

Examples of A-OK in a Sentence

rated by his colleagues as an A-OK investigative reporter

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of A-OK was in 1961

Dictionary Entries Near A-OK

Cite this Entry

“A-OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-OK. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

A-OK

adverb or adjective
ˌā-(ˌ)ō-ˈkā
: very well or fine
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