In case anyone ever gets confused about why people answer questions and texts with OK, just ask for clarification based on the following definition. OK [oh-key, oh-key, oh-key] Show IPA adjective 1. all right; proceeding normally; satisfactory or under control: Things are OK at the moment. 2. correct, permissible, or acceptable; meeting standards: Is this suit OK to wear to a formal party? 3. doing well or in good health; managing adequately: Shes been OK since the operation. 4. adequate but unexceptional or unremarkable; tolerable: The job they did was OK, nothing more. 5. estimable, dependable, or trustworthy; likable: an OK person. adverb 6. all right; well enough; successfully; fine: Shell manage OK on her own. He sings OK, but he cant tap dance. 7. (used as an affirmative response) yes; surely. 8. (used as an interrogative or interrogative tag) all right?; do you agree? interjection 9. (used to express agreement, understanding, acceptance, or the like): OK, Ill get it for you. 10. (used as an introductory or transitional expletive): OK, now where were we? noun, plural OKs. 11. an approval, agreement, or endorsement: They gave their OK to her leave of absence. verb (used with object), OKd, OKing. 12. to put ones endorsement on or indicate ones approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application? Youre welcome
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:23:58 +0000
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