oke
1 Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of oke
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; apparently shortening of OK
Example Sentences
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In Germany, Oke Gottlich, one of the German soccer federation’s 11 vice presidents, said last month that it’s time to “seriously consider a boycott.”
From Los Angeles Times
According to Warner Chabot, an old friend and recently retired executive director of the an Francisco Estuary Institute, Caughlan got his start during the early 1970s when he and his friend, David Oke, formed the Sam Ervin Fan Club, which supported the Southern senator’s efforts to lead the Watergate investigation of President Nixon.
From Los Angeles Times
Like most of Mr. Puryear’s spare, finely fabricated, handcrafted sculptures, “Aso Oke” teeters between conflicting associations.
According to the exhibition catalog, “Aso Oke” was inspired by the handwoven openwork fabric of Nigeria’s Yoruba people, as well as the drooping fila gobi ceremonial cap worn by Yoruba men.
Going with Meghan’s white top was the traditional Nigerian aso oke, a patterned handwoven fabric wrapped around the waist and often reserved for special occasions.
From Seattle Times
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