# okey

/ˈoʊki/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/okey
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a common way to spell 'OK'. You use it to agree with someone, to say yes, or to show that everything is fine.

For teachers: a variant spelling of 'OK', used to express agreement, assent, or acceptance. While 'OK' or 'okay' are more standard, this spelling appears in informal contexts.

## Examples

- Is it okey if I join you for lunch?
- I sent a quick message to my boss asking for a day off, and she replied with a simple 'okey'.
- Although the editor preferred the standard spelling, the author insisted on using 'okey' throughout the dialogue to reflect the character's specific way of speaking.

## Pitfalls

- Not "It was a very okey day." but "It was an okay day." — While 'okey' is used for agreement, the spelling 'okay' is the standard choice when using the word as an adjective to mean 'acceptable'.

## Usage notes

- Often functions as a sentence substitute to indicate agreement. The spelling 'okay' or 'OK' is much more common in professional writing.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.