a-okay
- adjective
- /eɪ oʊˈkeɪ/
- Informal
- Her report was a-okay, meeting all the requirements set by the teacher.
Examples
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I'm a-okay!
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I explained the bridge, everything was a-okay.
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Everything a-okay?
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Everything's a-okay.
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After checking the car, I can confirm that everything is a-okay for our trip.
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As long as we stick to the plan, we're all a-okay for the event.
Synonyms
Very good or excellent in quality
In good enough condition so no one needs to worry
Good enough but not very good
Feeling healthy or good enough to use
Very good and better than most similar things
Good enough for the purpose you need
Still valid and legally accepted for use
Not perfect but good for what you need
Good enough in quality to meet normal needs
Good enough for a particular use or standard
Enough in amount or quality to meet a need
Good enough but not very good
Good enough to meet a need but not very good
Of very high quality, like top service or care
Completely fine and working as needed
In perfect condition and working as it should
In very good order and working as it should
Very good and of the highest quality
Antonyms
How Good
- Informal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
A-okay probably comes from the short radio phrase A-OK, which pilots and later NASA used to say a system was 'perfect' or 'clear'. So today a-okay means 'in perfect condition' or completely satisfactory.