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klick
KLIK · noun · slang
A kilometer.
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Military slang for one kilometer, used constantly when giving distances on the ground.
“The objective is about three klicks north of here.”
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klick In A Sentence
The objective is about three klicks north of here.
Origin & Usage
US military, in common use since at least the Vietnam War; exact origin disputed, likely from the phonetic clipping of 'kilometer.'
People Also Ask
What is a klick?
Military slang for one kilometer, used when calling out distances on the ground.
How far is a klick?
One kilometer, roughly 0.62 miles.
Where does the word 'klick' come from?
It's been common US military usage since at least the Vietnam War; the exact origin is disputed but it likely clips 'kilometer.'
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