wilco

interjection

wil·​co ˈwil-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce wilco (audio)
used especially in radio and signaling to indicate that a message received will be complied with

Word History

Etymology

will comply

First Known Use

circa 1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wilco was circa 1938

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“Wilco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wilco. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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