What does ack-ack mean?
Ack-ack means (military slang) Antiaircraft artillery..
Ack-ack
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(military slang) Antiaircraft artillery..
Definitions by Sense
- (military slang) Antiaircraft artillery.
- (military slang, uncountable) Antiaircraft fire.
Example Sentences
The army fired upon us with ack-ack.
Ack-acks were set up in the square.
He had thought how down there on the ground, on enemy soil, there were probably hundreds of Ivys, nice Fräuleins with buck teeth and fiancés on U-boats, manning the German ack-ack, all united in an effort to kill him.
The bomber flew through heavy ack-ack.
Synonyms for ack-ack
Antonyms for ack-ack
Related Words
Word Forms
- ack-acks
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ack-ack?
Common synonyms include AAA, AA, flak, antiaircraft.
What is the opposite of ack-ack?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ack-ack in a sentence?
The army fired upon us with ack-ack.
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