k
8.7
A short informal reply meaning okay in messages
- interjection
- Slang
:
ok
- Sure, I'll be there in a minute. K.
Examples
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You want to meet later? K.
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I finished the report. K.
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If I just tell you K, you know, if I just tell you R&S, the equation still holds.
Synonyms
247
5.1
Okay or good enough
is used as a very short single-letter reply in informal digital messages
22
9.9
A friendly word people say to show agreement
is used as a very short single-letter reply in informal digital messages
1
8.4
A short informal way to say okay
is used as a very short single-letter reply in informal digital messages
OK
vsk
1
1.0
To show you agree or accept something
is used as a very short single-letter reply in informal digital messages
9.2
A short casual form of okay used in messages and chats
is used as a very short single-letter reply in informal digital messages
8.2
A casual way to show you agree or that you understand
is used as a very short single-letter reply in informal digital messages
Compounds
k-meson
- Specialized
9.9
A tiny particle made when particles hit each other very fast that breaks into smaller particles
K particle
- Specialized
9.9
A tiny particle smaller than an atom that breaks into other particles after high-energy collisions
How Informal
Surface Forms
k main
Etymology
K is often used in messages as a short form of OK, which means 'okay' or 'I understand'. Because it is so short, replying with k can feel curt, so it usually means 'okay' or 'I got it'.