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adjective

• okay.

  Everyone will be o.k.

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  Last edited on Sep 04 2010. Submitted by Marcia M. on Dec 09 1997.

origin

• Folk etymology: "O.K." (aka "okay") originated with US President Teddy Roosevelt, when his staff would inquire to him "How's everything today?", he would reply "Just like at Old Kinderhook." Old Kinderhook was a camp that he had attended during his childhood with great memories. After a while, it was abbreviated and became the buzzword regarding the status of everything at the Oval Office when things were good or running smoothly.

  Last edited on Oct 02 2003. Submitted by Vern G. on Oct 02 2003.