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.”
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.
Don't confuse with "okay" (agreement/fine) — okey is a specific tile game, unrelated in meaning.
Word forms
Okeys plural
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They played _____ on the balcony every evening after dinner.
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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