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General Slang
How copy
HOW COP-ee · phrase · informal
Radio phrase asking whether a message was received.
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A radio phrase asking the other station to confirm how well they received and understood the transmission — 'did you get all that?'
“"Rally at the north bridge in one-five mikes, how copy?"”
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How copy In A Sentence
"Rally at the north bridge in one-five mikes, how copy?"
Origin & Usage
Radiotelephony usage combining 'how' with 'copy'; common in military and public-safety radio.
People Also Ask
What does "how copy" mean?
It asks the other person to confirm whether they received and understood the message — essentially 'did you get all that?'
How do you respond to "how copy"?
You'd reply with something like 'good copy' or 'solid copy' if you heard it clearly, or 'say again' if you missed part of the message.
Is "how copy" only used in the military?
No. It's common in military radio but also used by police, fire, and other public-safety radio operators.
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