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Adjective: okay  ow'key
  1. Being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
    "things are okay"
    - all right, fine, o.k., ok, hunky-dory
Noun: okay  ow'key
  1. An endorsement
    - O.K., OK, okey, okeh
Verb: okay  ow'key
  1. Give sanction to
    - approve, O.K., sanction
Adverb: okay  ow'key
  1. In a satisfactory or adequate manner
    "she'll do okay on her own"
    - O.K., all right, alright
Interjection: okay  ow'key
  1. Expresses agreement or acceptance
    - OK, okey-doke, okey-dokey, righto [Brit], right

Derived forms: okayed, okaying, okays

See also: satisfactory

Type of: authorise [Brit], authorize, clear, countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, pass, sanction, warrant

Encyclopedia: Okay Okay, OK Okay, Oklahoma