copacetic
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Adjective — (informal) Completely fine, satisfactory, or in good order.
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Etymology
Origin disputed — one theory credits novelist Irving Bacheller with coining it in 1919; another links it to African American vernacular of the early 20th century, popularized in part by dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. No single explanation is proven.
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What does “copacetic” mean?
The word “copacetic” means (informal) Completely fine, satisfactory, or in good order. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, slightly playful way of saying everything is fine or in order.
How do you pronounce “copacetic”?
“Copacetic” is pronounced koh-puh-SEHT-ihk (/ˌkoʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “copacetic” in a sentence?
Here is “copacetic” used in a sentence: “Once the check cleared, everything was copacetic between them.”
What part of speech is “copacetic”?
“Copacetic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “copacetic” come from?
The word “copacetic” dates back to around 1919.