"A-okay" meaning in English

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Adjective

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. Tags: colloquial Synonyms: AOK, A-OK
    Sense id: en-A-okay-en-adj-f4XHXRoH

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