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No, OK is an abbreviation of "oll korrect", one example of a popular fad for cute misspellings... from the early 19th century. Did you really believe that one
by thaumasiotes 2y ago
No, OK is an abbreviation of "oll korrect", one example of a popular fad for cute misspellings... from the early 19th century.
Did you really believe that one person handled quality control for everything?
- sanbor 2y agoDuring that time it was also the initials of “Old Kinderhook”, which was the nickname of US President Martin van Buren[1]. His slogan was “Vote for OK” and congresman might ask “Did you get OK?” (Was this approved by Van Buren?). [1] https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-one-man-discovered-the-obscure-origins-of-the-word-ok-180953258/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-one-man-discov...