What does OK actually mean?

Answer 1

OK was used in March 1839 as an abbreviation for all correct, the joke being that neither the O nor the K was correct. Originally spelled with periods, this term outlived most similar abbreviations owing to its use in President Martin Van Buren's 1840 campaign for reelection. Because he was born in Kinderhook, New York, Van Buren was nicknamed Old Kinderhook, and the abbreviation proved eminently suitable for political slogans. That same year, an editorial referring to the receipt of a pin with the slogan O.K. had this comment: "frightful letters ... significant of the birth-place of Martin Van Buren, old Kinderhook, as also the rallying word of the Democracy of the late election, 'all correct' .... Those who wear them should bear in mind that it will require their most strenuous exertions ... to make all things O.K."

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Many support that the original meaning is "all correct". Also Greek have their own explanation that ok stands from the greek words "OLA KALA" (everything is good). Others support that the source is "oll korrect". An other opinion come from the battles. When the war finished the chief asked if there were deaths and if not the answer was "ok". In anyway ok give the meaning of agreement.

Answer 4

It might be an urban legend but I heard that "OK" were the intials of a customs inspector in the early 19th century. After he had inspected freight he initialed it in chalk to indicate that it had been cleared.
It soon became jargon among the freight forwarders to say a load of freight was "OK" if it was through customs.
I don't know if this is true, but I like the story.

Answer 5

okay:

adj.
1. Agreeable; acceptable: Was everything OK with your stay?
2.Satisfactory; good: an OK fellow.
3. Not excellent and not poor; mediocre: made an OK presentation.
4.In proper or satisfactory operational or working order: Is the battery OK?
5.Correct: That answer is OK.
6. Uninjured; safe: The skier fell but was OK.
Fairly healthy; well: Thanks to the medicine, the patient was OK.

adv. Fine; well enough; adequately: a television that works OK despite its age.

interj. Used to express approval or agreement.

Answer 6

Hunkie Dorie

Answer 7

Oklahoma

Answer 8

OK means to me yes

Answer 9

Its a positive reply as for acceptence. For example:

Someone says lets have sex!!

You say " OK! "

Meaning you are accepting and happy and comfortable with the idea.

Answer 10

It comes from an abbreviation of the Old English work "ol korrect".
It was used by proofreaders to show they had checked a writing.