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Word: OK
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 19th century (originally US): probably an abbreviation of orl korrect, humorous form of all correct, popularized as a slogan during President Van Buren's re-election campaign of 1840 in the US; his nickname Old Kinderhook (derived from his birthplace) provided the initials
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊˈkeɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give approval to
Short Definition:approve
Examples:- despite objections, the committee ok'd the construction
Variant Forms:
- okay
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