noun
General Slang
Whiskey
WIS-kee · noun · informal
NATO phonetic alphabet code word for the letter W.
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The code word representing the letter 'W' in the NATO/ICAO phonetic alphabet; a frequent component of slang phrases such as 'Whiskey Tango' and 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot'.
“"Wind from the Whiskey, adjust your hold."”
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Whiskey In A Sentence
"Wind from the Whiskey, adjust your hold."
Origin & Usage
Adopted 1956 as part of the ICAO/NATO spelling alphabet.
Variants
Whisky
People Also Ask
What does "Whiskey" stand for?
It's the NATO phonetic alphabet code word for the letter W, used to spell letters clearly over radio.
What does "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" mean?
It spells the initials W.T.F. — a polite, radio-flavored way of expressing disbelief or confusion.
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