Ok is one of the most commonly used terms in the world today. Whether it is in emails, text messages, or daily conversations, "ok" is a widely used phrase. It generally means a consent by somebody to do something eg. "Ok, I'll do it". However, when millions of people are spouting this word, how many actually know what it means?
"Ok" is actually not as new as we think. It was likely that it was being used in the 19th century in the United States. There are many different proposed origins of "ok", from the Scottish expression Och Aye, to the French aux Cayes, but it is most likely that "ok" actually stands for "orl korrekt", a deliberate misspelling of "all correct".
The earliest use of "ok" could be as early as 1790, where it was claimed that a court record used the word, "proved a bill of sale from Hugh McGary to Gasper Mansker, for a Negro man, which was O.K." However, the first generally accepted use of the word was in the diary of William Richardson.
Little do most people know what one of the most commonly used slangs in the world mean. I hope that after you found this post interesting, and not just a useless piece of trivia. :D
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4 comments:
Hi Kenneth,
I think that this post was quite interesting and gave me extra knowledge on the word OK.
However, I think that some sentences are a bit awkward. For example, "OK is not actually as new?? as it seems to be." Do remember to choose apporpriate words so that the readers can understand what you are trying to say.
Another thing to note is that your post just consists of facts, so it is a bit dry. Perhaps you could add in your feelings, like how you feel about etymology and how it relates to our lives. This details are what makes your blog interesting.
All in all, I enjoyed reading your post but felt the absence of a reflection.
Nathanael
Hi Kenneth,
This post is very interesting, and helped to broaden my horizons. Perhaps I can use this during a casual banter at a party or when meeting new friends.
However, I think you can elaborate more on the history and etymology. For example, about William Richardson's diary. You could give a brief summary of what the diary entailed. What did WIlliam Richardson do? What was he most famous for? These tidbits of information help to spruce up your posts.
What is your opinion on the post? Which origin do you think is most likely, and why? How do you think we can draw lessons from this trivia, and apply them in our daily lives? If the origin was very unexpected for example, I think the conclusion would be: "Do not jump to conclusions."
Your post is also rather short. I feel that since you have decided to post on this topic anyway, you could add in more details and provide a personal reflection.
Dear Kenneth,
I feel that this post has taught me some new facts I did not know of OK. I agree with Nathanael. You could have elaborated more on how you feel towards this instead of just restating the facts.
You should put in your feelings, emotions and thoughts into this post and show your opinion on this issue, instead of just stating the facts.
You could also elaborate on how OK is widely used is today's world, instead of just saying it in just one sentence.
Regards,
2I125
Dear Kenneth,
I rather enjoyed reading this blog post as it shows how language is gradually pieced together throughout the ages, with new words popping up here and there all throughout history.
However, I felt rather confused when reading your post. There were many details which you failed to elaborate on, resulting in your message not being clear enough. For example, I did not get your reference to William Richardson's diary. It does not matter if there is no opinion or feeling inside the post, however, I think that it is still important to have detail.
Regards,
Chong Kai En (2i106)
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