ten-four

American  

[ten-fawr, -fohr] / ˈtɛnˈfɔr, -ˈfoʊr /

Or 10-4

interjection

Slang.

1. (used to express affirmation or confirmation).

   Okay, ten-four, I'm on my way.

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Etymology

Origin of ten-four

First recorded in 1960–65; originally meaning “message received” in ten code ( def. )

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

ten-four

"Well, I suppose I must; log her ten-four."

From From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)