"A-okay" meaning in All languages combined

See A-okay on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more A-okay [comparative], most A-okay [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} A-okay (comparative more A-okay, superlative most A-okay)
  1. (colloquial) In perfect order; thoroughly acceptable. Wikipedia link: A-ok Tags: colloquial Synonyms: AOK, A-OK
    Sense id: en-A-okay-en-adj-f4XHXRoH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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