Loud and clear. From military erminology. Old radios had two readings. Loudness and clarity rated from 0-5. Thus five by five means literally loud and clear.
by huddaddy September 10, 2003
Term meaning everything is OK.
The term comes from old radio slang. When communicating over radio, the operator would report the strength and clarity of the signal on a scale of 1 to 5 each. Therefore, if a radio operator described the signal as "five by five" it meant it was both loud and clear.
The term comes from old radio slang. When communicating over radio, the operator would report the strength and clarity of the signal on a scale of 1 to 5 each. Therefore, if a radio operator described the signal as "five by five" it meant it was both loud and clear.
by SpeedoMask August 11, 2003
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"Five by five" was used in the film "Aliens" by the pilot during the dropship descent to LV-426 to denote that they were on course
by tonyhippy December 15, 2011
Originally an aeronautical term that is the equivalent to the modern "Loud & Clear". In slang usage, it means "great, fine"; popular in New England, it was made famous in "Buffy: the Vampire Slayer" from its overuse by the rogue slayer Faith.
by Sikozu Sta.-Ána September 4, 2003
by TripleNickle April 12, 2006
Taking someone to school in the art of foos by scoring on five consecutive shots -- the more variety the better. This is especially effective when done in the context of a booking, or when capped by a money shot.
Ain't nothing like going five-for-five against Pooch, nearly putting his eye out with the money shot.
by nickonov June 29, 2005