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
"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 3, 2016
Refering to Highway 5 that stretches from the California/Mexican border in San Diego, all the way up to Canada.
by all4padres June 29, 2008
Respective rating used to report ballpark signal strength and clarity of a transmission. So a 5 by 1 means a strong signal is present, but what is saying cannot be understood. 1 by 5 means you can understand them, but a signal is barely coming in. 5 by 5 is ideal for both counts.
Can also be used nowadays to mean one is doing well.
Can also be used nowadays to mean one is doing well.
Ex. A) – command to alpha2IC, do you read?
-command this is alpha2IC, I got you 5 by 5.
b) How’s it going?
I’m 5 by 5.
-command this is alpha2IC, I got you 5 by 5.
b) How’s it going?
I’m 5 by 5.
by vodka June 2, 2004
A pizza deal from dominos that Herman Cain decided to change slightly to 9-9-9 to come up with a catchy slogan for his campaign for his stance on tax reform
Bro 1: Hey I think Herman Cain is a great candidate this economic his 9-9-9 plan is great!
Bro 2: You know he stole that plan from Dominos 5-5-5 deal
Bro 1: Dude I love Pizza I am voting for him for sure now
Bro 2: facepalms
Bro 2: You know he stole that plan from Dominos 5-5-5 deal
Bro 1: Dude I love Pizza I am voting for him for sure now
Bro 2: facepalms
by Jacque Costeau November 20, 2011
This is an old aeronautical radio term. Radio signal strength and clarity were measured on a scale of 1 to 5. Today the term "Loud and Clear" is preferred to "5 by 5".
In slang use "5 by 5" means things are well, good, or as expected.
In slang use "5 by 5" means things are well, good, or as expected.
by balrog May 17, 2003
A shortened version of the drinking term "5 shots in 5 minutes". Can also be converted to 6 in 6, 7 in 7, or if you're trying to die, 10 in 10.
I did 5 in 5 and went to Rugby... there was mostly dudes there so I did 5 in 5 again and passed the fuck out.
by JK February 9, 2005