over and out
English
Alternative forms
- over n out, over n' out, over 'n out, over 'n' out, over-n-out, o'er 'n' out
Pronunciation
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Interjection
- (procedure word, idiomatic) A fictitious proword used to end a conversation over push-to-talk radio.
Usage notes
- "over and out" is an improper use of standard procedure words and not used in proper radio communication. over means you want a reply and out means you do not expect a reply.
Translations
end of conversation
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