okays

We have found lemma(root) word of okays : OK.

Definitions


[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to express agreement or acceptance
(e.g: OK, I'll pass on your message)


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Origin:
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


[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- satisfactory but not especially good
(e.g: the flight was OK)


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Origin:
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


[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- in a satisfactory manner or to a satisfactory extent
(e.g: the computer continues to work OK)


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Origin:
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


[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an authorization or approval
(e.g: the officer gave me the OK)


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Origin:
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


[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- give approval to
(e.g: despite objections, the committee ok'd the construction)


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Origin:
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


[], (Abbreviation)

Definitions:
- Oklahoma (in official postal use)


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