The "5" is a common saying from people that live on the eastside of Seattle, specifically East King county. It is a representation of the area code 425.
by GuntherTRILL March 12, 2015

by Buddy Nicholas Sprocket April 13, 2019

the act of putting 5 dollars in towards purchasing a sack of bud. there are 4 "5 on it"s to a dub, 2 to a dimmy gum sack.
by e-tron November 24, 2006

"5 by" is short for "5 by 5". This is a measure on the scale of 1 to 5 of loudness and clarity of voice transmission. "5 by 5" means "loud and clear".
"I read you 5 by."
by Chrys in Houston March 13, 2004

someone says they like your shirt over texting and you text back a casual <5 ( i think your swell for saying that)
by isaacthegreatest November 21, 2011

"The Five" is a reference to the American city of New York City. Modern day New York City was formed by the amalgamation of the five boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island formed in 1898.
by CoolStoryMat May 21, 2016

by Jordandijinz0rz October 30, 2004
