15+ Slang Words For Okay (And How To Use Them)

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Whether you say it to agree or acknowledge, "okay" is a popular term in response to somebody's requests, truths, facts, and opinions. It's less formal, stylish, and nifty to say around. Stretch it out beyond a four-letter word when you hear or use the following expressions for "okay".

Slang Words for Okay (in Alphabetical Order)

Aite

Meaning:

  • (Expression) This is a shortened British slang for “alright” and can be used conversationally.

  • Example: 

Person 1: Please pass the ketchup.

Person 2: Aite, here you go.

Aite

Down for It 

Meaning:

  • (Expression) A popular expression to convey sure participation.

  • Example: 

Person 1: We’re going bungee jumping tomorrow, wanna come?

Person 2: I’m down for it. Name the time and the place.

Down for It

Fair Enough

Meaning:

  • (Expression) A response that acknowledges the statement of the other side.

  • Example: 

Person 1: You should do the dishes. I did the cooking. 

Person 2: Fair enough as being a gratified taste tester does not count. 

Fair Enough

Five By Five

Meaning:

  • (Expression) A military slang similar to “roger that” or as a response of acknowledgment.

  • Example: 

Person 1: I do not see the reported debris on site. 

Person 2: Five by five, let me know if you see anything else.

Five By Five

Gucci 

Meaning:

  • (Expression) Owing its name to a high-end clothing company, to say the GenZ code of “gucci” is to remark all cool and good.

  • Example: 

Person 1: What do you think of this dress for prom?

Person 2: Take the ruffles off and it will totally be gucci.

Gucci

Hunky Dory 

Meaning:

  • (Expression) Another British expression for being alright or looking fine.

  • Example: Despite being sick for a couple of days, Ava looks hunky dory now that she came back to work.

Hunky Dory

Jake

Meaning:

  • (Expression) An expression that denotes all good and nothing to worry about.

  • Example: 

Person 1: How are you handling the break-up?

Person 2: I’m Jake. He cheated so he should feel bad for me.

Jake

No Drama

Meaning:

  • (Expression) An Australian version of “you’re welcome” showing how Australians dislike being fussy over things.

  • Example:

Person 1: Thank you so much for the brownies you’ve sent over. 

Person 2: No drama. Just make sure to chow them on.

No Drama

Oh Yea, No, For Sure

Meaning:

  • (Expression) When you catch a Canadian off guard, they mostly say this as a surprise okay.

  • Example:

Person 1: If it’s not much to ask, can I stay here for the night?

Person 2: Oh yea, no, for sure.

Oh Yea, No, For Sure

Okey Dokey 

Meaning:

  • (Expression) The humorous and popular rhyming slang for ‘okay’.

  • Example: 

Person 1: Can you pick the groceries from the supermarket before you go home?

Person 2: Okey dokey, Mom.

Okey Dokey

Rago

Meaning:

  • (Expression) An internet slang that means okay but nonchalantly.

  • Example: 

Person 1: Because of the chaperones, we’ll be having a museum trip instead of a beach trip. 

Person 2: Rago, why can’t just the oldies chaperone us by the beach?

Rago

So-So

Meaning:

  • (Expression) To say “okay” but with mixed emotions.

  • Example: 

Person 1: How did the audition go?

Person 2: Just so-so, I mean there are 50 other girls in there who looked just like me so I’m not so sure.

So-So

Up to Snuff

Meaning:

  • (Expression) To meet a certain benchmark.

  • Example: 

Person 1: Is this veggie meat up to snuff for a vegetarian like me?

Person 2: If you’re hesitant, just stick with tofu.

Up to Snuff

Very Well 

Meaning:

  • (Expression) A formal slang to express some degree of agreement.

  • Example: 

Person 1: Sir, we should take a detour because there’s an accident up ahead. 

Person 2: Very well, do what you think is best.

Very Well

Yeah

Meaning:

  • (Expression) A well-loved expression for conceding or acknowledging.

  • Example: 

Person 1: Can you give these flowers to her?

Person 2: Yeah, why not? 

Yeah

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