5 by

"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 14, 2004

[5]

Pretty good, not 0 but not 10 either.

I smoked half a bowl of OG Kush and now I'm at a 5

by your friENT November 18, 2011

$5

Given as a sign of full approval. Derived from the voting system on Threadless, it's become a show of love for a remark, design, person, etc. Primary use is in the Community Forum, but could extend to the "real" world.

Blog entry: Here's a picture of me with my new mohawk! I may end up losing my job.. but doesn't it look awesome!?!

Comment: $5.

by Rock Deputy March 2, 2006

<5

I think your swell.

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 22, 2011

5#!+

Fancy schmancy way of writing SHIT.

I'm gonna beat the shit out of you if you write 5#!+ one more time, Jordan.

by Jordandijinz0rz October 31, 2004

5

1) a number between 4 and 6
2) the number of fingers on one hand, or a hand slap involving the hand and this many fingers
3) short for "five minutes"
4) the cops...short for 5-0 (five O)

"You better be ready when the 5 roll by..." -Coolio ("Fantastic Voyage")

Nice job on the 7-11 man, give me 5! Now let's hit up this Dunkin' Donuts. Oh shit, the 5 are in there! 5 of them, dogg! Better wait 5.

by Nick D October 13, 2003

5 for 5

5 24oz Beers for 5 Dollars. AKA getting shwasted for $5

Yo man, Im feelin a 5 for 5.

by istoleyourboat August 10, 2011