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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
First Known Use: 1926

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