"OK'er" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: OK'ers [plural]
Etymology: From OK + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|OK|-er|id2=agent noun}} OK + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} OK'er (plural OK'ers)
  1. Alternative form of okayer (“one who OKs something”). Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: okayer (extra: one who OKs something)

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