What is ok short for?

Ok (more commonly OK or okay) is a word in its own right. It is not short for “okay,” which is simply a different spelling of the same word.

Experts believe that the roots of this word lie in the 19th century initialism “O.K.,” which was short for “oll korrect”—a humorous alteration of the phrase “all correct.”

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Is ok a word?

Yes, ok is an alternative spelling of the word “OK/okay.” But it is probably best to spell it OK or okay, as these are the most common variants.

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Is okay a word?

Yes, okay is a word; it is an alternative spelling of the word “OK.”

You can choose to spell it OK or okay, but make sure you’re consistent throughout your text.

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