Stay updated with the latest headlines, trending politics, and today’s top news. Get breaking updates now on OK! Magazine. O.K., Okay, Okeh let's talk about the world's favorite word in this 5th episode of Origin of Words. Where does OK come from? What does OK stand for? And what did OK originally mean? Stay updated with the latest celebrity news, trending entertainment news, gossip & exclusive interviews. Get breaking news headlines on OK! Magazine. The meaning of OK is all right. How to use OK in a sentence. OK is one of the most frequently used and recognised words in the world. But what do the letters ‘O’ and ‘K’ actually stand for? We take a look at three popular theories about its origin. OK meaning: 1. used to show that you agree with something or agree to do something: 2. used to check that…. Learn more. 1. all right; satisfactory: Is everything OK? 2. correct, permissible, or acceptable. 3. feeling well. 4. safe; sound. Celebrity news and the latest showbiz, TV and soap spoilers from OK! Magazine. The best celeb pictures, video and entertainment stories in the UK Factsheet What does the word OK mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word OK. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OK (/ ˌoʊˈkeɪ / ⓘ), with spelling variations including okay, 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.