NYT Dictionary

OKAY

/ˌəʊˈkeɪ/
NounVerbAdjectiveAdverbInterjectiono-KAYo-kay · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Alternative spelling of OK.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

A respelling of OK.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

okokeyokehapprovesanctionfinealrightcoolabsoluteabsolutely

Antonyms

disapprove

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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