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If the 'correct' word is 'okay', then shouldn't the abbreviation be 'OA'. In fact, most definitions of the word agree that it's supposed to be an abbreviation of various other words (Old Kinderhook, Ola Kala, Oll Korrect). 'Okay' is just a phonetic rendering of 'OK' and so both are equally correct. Plus, I'd expect writers of published fiction (and their editors, publishers, proofreaders etc) to have a better understanding of the facts than you.
(frankspencer, Wed 7 May 2008, 12:58, Reply)