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Elly van Gelderen

Why do we say ‘OK’?

Why do we say ‘OK’?

(TEMPE, AZ) Why do we say ‘OK’? Of all the words in the English language, the word “OK” is pretty new: It’s only been used for about 180 years. Although it’s become the most spoken word on the planet, it’s kind of a strange word. Sometimes it’
Elly van Gelderen, Arizona State University 23 May 2026

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