adjective

copacetic

koh-puh-SEHT-ihk

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Copacetic (adjective) means (informal) Completely fine, satisfactory, or in good order. Example: “Once the check cleared, everything was copacetic between them.”

adjective

(informal) Completely fine, satisfactory, or in good order.

"It’s a shame those boys couldn’t be more copacetic." — “West L.A. Fadeaway”, West L.A. Fadeaway (1987)

"Once the check cleared, everything was copacetic between them."

"Colombia and Brazil were supposed to be more copacetic." — Sam Borden (2014)

How to use copacetic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, slightly playful way of saying everything is fine or in order.

When to use it

Mostly used in casual or slightly retro-sounding speech rather than formal writing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Comparative: more copacetic
Superlative: most copacetic

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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.

· First attested 1919

Class of 1919 copacetic joined the language around 1919.

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Synonyms

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copasetic copesetic copesettic

Antonyms

unsatisfactory

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Rhymes for copacetic

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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