What does ack mean?
Ack means (military, now historical) The letter A as used in signalling and other types of communications..
Ack
/æk/ · noun
Meaning
(military, now historical) The letter A as used in signalling and other types of communications..
Definitions by Sense
- (military, now historical) The letter A as used in signalling and other types of communications.
- (data communications) acknowledgment signal
- Alternative form of ACK.
- (radio communications) acknowledged
- Expressing distaste, alarm, or trepidation.
- (4chan slang, offensive) Mocking a transgender person by imitating the sound of choking during a suicide by hanging, evoking the notion that transgender people frequently commit suicide.
- (4chan slang, offensive, reflexive) To commit suicide.
Example Sentences
They had to begin at the beginning: learning the Morse code, flag-wagging, a succession of acks, and practice on the buzzer.
ACK!
>...ACK!
Hahaha Nooo dad why won't you accept me for my true self noooo ....BLURK.. ack ack
Ack!
>Im so glad i transitioned >Time to look myself in the mirror >... >... >...ACK!
Synonyms for ack
Antonyms for ack
Related Words
Word Forms
- acks
- ACK
- acking
- acked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ack?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of ack?
Possible antonyms include nack, nak.
How do you use ack in a sentence?
They had to begin at the beginning: learning the Morse code, flag-wagging, a succession of acks, and practice on the buzzer.
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