Greek immigrants to America who returned home early 20c. Spelled out as okeh, 1919, by Woodrow Wilson, on assumption that it represented Choctaw okeh "it is so" (a theory which lacks historical documentation) this was ousted quickly by okay after the appearance of that form in 1929. Van Buren lost, the word stuck, in part because it filled a need for a quick way to write an approval on a document, bill, etc.
Club, New York boosters of Democratic president Martin Van Buren's 1840 re-election bid, in allusion to his nickname Old Kinderhook, from his birth in the N.Y. Probably further popularized by use as an election slogan by the O.K.
In the case of O.K., the abbreviation is of "oll korrect." for "no go," as if spelled "know go " N.C. 1838-9 for abbreviations of common phrases with deliberate, jocular misspellings (such as K.G. It got its origins in an urban slang fad during the mid 1800sġ839, only survivor of a slang fad in Boston and New York c. One of the most common words in the English language is "okay". Like language is supposed to be some pure unaltered thing. – Concerned citizen (who can be ratchet at times and I’m a dude).I love when people bitch about slang terms taking on new meanings. Attributing the term ratchet to solely being a women is grossly incorrect. In turn having people misinterpret its meaning and use it incorrectly. Those who enter information, similar to wikipedia, may not be a reliable source. Unfortunately urban dictionary is heavily used by people who are not familiar with the culture that terms are originated. However, the definition you so boldly posted with certainty on your blog is COMPLETELY WRONG! Cursing on social networks in ways that seem redundant, posting inappropriate statuses or pictures are all examples of being ratchet. videos of them twerking or doing any other inappropriate actions. A person is ratchet based on what they post on social networks, i.e. random twerking in the streets, being extremely loud, wearing a certain outfit that is totally inappropriate to the occasion. A person can be considered ratchet if he/she behaves in a manner that shows that they care very little about what others think, i.e. Anyone can be ratchet, men and women alike. Ratchet is a type of behavior….not a person. Oh, and the tote bag is perfect for shopping- save a tree and stay looking chic. the best part? They actually call a sales associate when you pick up the phone, so getting the right size is easy. How awesome are the changing room telephone booths? The Confederacy Boutique knows whats up. I went to the Rebecca Minkoff Denim Launch// Lookbook.nu Party last week with Laura and told her I was feeling a little ratchet in my outfit, she didn’t know what ‘ratchet’ was, so here you go babe… enjoy! Xx PS. repeatedly use ludicrous terms such as “YOLO”, “swag”, “boost”, “beaking”, “doe”, “really”, “naw”, “actually”, “twerk”, “coaster”, “dagga”, etc., to make a valid statement when they speak has a weave reminiscent of a bird’s nest after a tempest hit the tree it was in, and is dyed at least thrice. rowdily quotes “lyrics” from aforementioned artists BLARES anything by Drake, 2Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Cali Swag District, or any other garbage entertainment rapper Typical signs to beware of include, but are not limited to: Ratchet, Ī diva, mostly from urban cities and ghettos, that has reason to believe she is every mans eye candy.