An abbreviation for 'Hugs and kisses' in amateur radio.
Number between eighty-seven and eighty-nine; decimal 88.
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(slang) A piano (from the number of keys).
Eighty-eight means: A piano (from the number of keys).. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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eighty-eight means: A piano (from the number of keys).. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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An abbreviation for 'Hugs and kisses' in amateur radio. Used especially in Morse code.
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