OK was born in 1839 in Boston as a joke in a newspaper, and today it is the most recognized word in the world.

OK is a truly American invention. It started out as a joke, but has become one of the most widely used words on the planet. This week's installment of Word of the Week traces its evolution.

I once used the word 'OK' in a Polish store in circa 1994 as a default position in lieu of 'tak' or 'yes' when asked if that was all I wanted to buy. The line went quiet, a drop of sweat swelled ...

It’s no secret that Gen Z loves making up new slang. Every time I open TikTok, there’s always another word to keep up with. However, this TikTok slang hasn’t just taken over the internet; it’s now ...

Other words added to the Scrabble dictionary include facepalm, puggle, and ew. The addition of OK will change Scrabble strategy for expert players.

OK is a truly American invention. It started out as a joke, but has become one of the most widely used words on the planet. This week's installment of Word of the Week traces its evolution.