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“OK” most likely is an abbreviation, but not of “okay.” In the early 19th century, people started spelling it phonetically, as “oll korrect,” as a joke. OK vs. Okay—Which Is Correct?
An OK button on a remote control. OK (/ ˌ oʊ ˈ k eɪ / ⓘ), with spelling variations including okay, okeh, O.K. and many others, is an English word (originating in American English) denoting approval, acceptance, agreement, assent, acknowledgment, or a sign of indifference. OK is frequently used as a loanword in other languages. It has been ...
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other better. When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many ...
Why are some people so bad at texting back? Experts weigh in on why bad texters exist, and how not to take it too personally. (Photo: Getty Creative) (Tim Robberts via Getty Images)
Some rules of netiquette compiled into an emoji-like visual representation. Etiquette in technology, colloquially referred to as netiquette, is a term used to refer to the unofficial code of policies that encourage good behavior on the Internet which is used to regulate respect and polite behavior on social media platforms, online chatting sites, web forums, and other online engagement websites.
The phrase "A-ok" had been in use at least as far back as 1952, when it appeared in an advertisement by Midvac Steels which read "A-OK for tomorrow's missile demands". [1] U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John "Shorty" Powers popularized it while serving in the 1960s as NASA's public affairs officer for Project Mercury, the "voice of Mercury Control".
Tim Robberts/Getty Images. 3. Bet. To agree with someone and is often used in place of ‘OK.’ In a Sentence: “Hey! Do you wanna watch that new SNL skit tonight!?
The OK gesture, OK sign or ring gesture is a gesture performed by joining the thumb and index finger in a circle, and holding the other fingers straight or relaxed away from the palm. Commonly used by scuba divers, it signifies "I am OK" or "Are you OK?"