A-Ok

Pronunciation: /eɪˈoʊˈkeɪ/

Definitions of A-OK

noun a slang term used to indicate that everything is satisfactory or acceptable

Example Sentences

A1 My teacher said my homework was A-OK.

A2 The mechanic checked the car and said everything was A-OK.

B1 After the presentation, the boss gave me a thumbs up and said it was A-OK.

B2 The pilot reassured the passengers that the weather conditions were A-OK for takeoff.

C1 The project manager confirmed that all the details were A-OK before the deadline.

C2 The doctor gave the patient a clean bill of health, saying everything looked A-OK.

Examples of A-OK in a Sentence

formal After conducting a thorough inspection, I can confirm that everything is A-OK.

informal Don't worry, the plan is all set and everything is A-OK.

slang Hey, no need to stress, everything is A-OK.

figurative Despite facing some challenges, she managed to keep her spirits up and stay A-OK.

Grammatical Forms of A-OK

• past tense: was A-OK
• plural: A-OKs
• comparative: more A-OK
• superlative: most A-OK
• present tense: is A-OK
• future tense: will be A-OK
• perfect tense: has been A-OK
• continuous tense: is being A-OK
• singular: A-OK
• positive degree: very A-OK
• infinitive: to be A-OK
• gerund: being A-OK
• participle: A-OKing

Origin and Evolution of A-OK

First Known Use: 1961 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'A-OK' is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in aviation and space exploration to indicate that all systems were functioning properly, 'A-OK' has since evolved to mean 'in perfect condition' or 'everything is fine' in general usage.