I know what it means but, what is it? People say, that's ok. or Hey it's ok with me. But what dose "OK" stand for? where did it come form? Are you all "ok" with this question?
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Five answers:
Jodi D
2012-03-13 23:32:57 UTC
"It " and "that" are devices "they" developed to keep "everything" running smoothly -- in other words, "OK". "OK" is an old word meaning "on kilter," the opposite of "off kilter." It did not arise from "okay;" in fact, "OK" came first and was changed to "okay" by newspaper columnists who wanted to use the term but didn't like its informal look. (Perhaps we"ll deal with the word "everything" one day, if that's OK.)
Zach
2012-03-13 21:18:07 UTC
Unfortunately nobody really knows. You can srarch and find tons of answers but nobody seems to agree. its just what it is, OK? ;) the origen is a mystery. check this link if you wanna see some ideas
It originated from the word "okay" which means fine, well. People are lazy and don't want to write "okay" so they shortened it. It is technically not correct gramatically.
jfcruzr
2012-03-13 22:05:42 UTC
OK is short for the word 'okay', meaning acceptable.
Frank
2012-03-13 21:17:23 UTC
Nobody is really sure, but there are several theories. See my source.
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