First Known Use: 1926
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ack–ack
noun \ˈak-ˌak\
Definition of ACK-ACK
: an antiaircraft gun; also : antiaircraft fire
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Origin of ACK-ACK
British signalmen's former telephone pron. of AA, abbreviation of antiaircraft
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