ack-emma

/ ˈækˈɛmə /

adverb

old-fashioned, in the morning; a.m

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ack-emma¹

World War I phonetic alphabet for A, M

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Example Sentences

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For instance, one will say: "I am going over to 'esses-pip seven,'" meaning "Supporting Point No. 7," or, in stating the time for any event, "ack-emma" is A.M. and "pip-emma" P.M.