noun
okey
Okey (noun) means a Turkish tile game similar to rummy, played with numbered tiles. Example: “They played okey on the balcony every evening after dinner.”
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A Turkish tile game similar to rummy, played with numbered tiles.
"They played okey on the balcony every evening after dinner."
How to use okey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular Turkish tile-based game, a bit like rummy but played with tiles instead of cards.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "okay" (agreement/fine) — okey is a specific tile game, unrelated in meaning.
Easily confused with
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Turkish name for the game.
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What does “okey” mean?
The word “okey” means a Turkish tile game similar to rummy, played with numbered tiles. In plain terms, a popular Turkish tile-based game, a bit like rummy but played with tiles instead of cards.
How do you use “okey” in a sentence?
Here is “okey” used in a sentence: “They played okey on the balcony every evening after dinner.”
What part of speech is “okey”?
“Okey” is a noun.
Where does the word “okey” come from?
The word “okey” comes from Turkish. Borrowed directly from the Turkish name for the game.
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