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copacetic

 

[ ˌkoʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Copacetic means everything is satisfactory or in good order. It conveys a sense of everything being fine, often used to express agreement or approval.

Synonyms

acceptable, all right, fine, satisfactory

Examples of usage

  • Everything is copacetic for the meeting.
  • Is your project going well? Yes, it's copacetic.
  • After the update, all systems are copacetic.

Translations

Translations of the word "copacetic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 copacético

🇮🇳 सही

🇩🇪 in Ordnung

🇮🇩 baik-baik saja

🇺🇦 все в порядку

🇵🇱 w porządku

🇯🇵 順調な

🇫🇷 en ordre

🇪🇸 en orden

🇹🇷 tamam

🇰🇷 괜찮은

🇸🇦 مناسب

🇨🇿 v pořádku

🇸🇰 v poriadku

🇨🇳 良好的

🇸🇮 v redu

🇮🇸 gott

🇰🇿 жақсы

🇬🇪 კარგია

🇦🇿 yaxşı

🇲🇽 en orden

Etymology

The term 'copacetic' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in the United States, particularly within African American communities. The precise etymology is uncertain and has been the subject of various theories. Some argue that it may be derived from the Hebrew word 'kopik' which means 'to be content', while others contend it has roots in the slang of certain American dialects. It gained wider popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, particularly due to its use in jazz culture. The word was notably popularized by the American jazz musician Cab Calloway and has remained a colloquial expression since then. Over time, 'copacetic' evolved to represent a state of positivity and everything being alright.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,358, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.