Where did the OK gesture hand sign come from?

Answer 1

It comes from the simple (before American Sign Language) hand signs for "O" and "K". You signal an "O" by making a circle with your thumb and forefinger, and signal a "K" with the three other fingers (that one is not as obvious, but the only obvious way to make a "K" is with two hands -- the ASL sign for K doesn't look any more intuitive).

Later edit: I am talking only about the American sign, not ones used in other countries, just to be clear.

Answer 2

A takeoff from sign language

This is the touching of the index finger with the thumb (forming a rough circle) with the raising of the remaining fingers. In the United States and parts of Europe, it means "OK" and is inoffensive. The OK sign is used extensively in scuba diving. It can also mean "0," or "money," in Japan. In Brazil , this gesture is considered to be a reference to the anus, being considered very offensive. It is also used to represent the slang term "bita vag" which refers to vagina.

In rescue operations and related use, the 'okay' signal is made by placing one hand atop one's own head, thus forming a larger "O". This gesture can be discerned more readily from a distance or under conditions of lessened visibility.

Answer 3

Sign Language.

Answer 4

Winks, Slashing the Neck, Snapping in a ''Z'' formation, head rotation, air quotations, stuff like that, I guess

Answer 5

If you mean making a circle with your thumb and finger
In many countries it means okay , good great

But in some it means bad, worthless

Its a culture thing -