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Ack - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Ack :
1. /ak/ The mnemonic for the ACKnowledge
character, ASCII code 6.
2. A message transmitted to indicate that
some data has been received correctly. Typically, if the
sender does not receive the ACK message after some
predetermined time, or receives a NAK, the original data
will be sent again.
[{Jargon File]
(1997-01-07)
Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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Ack : /ak/ interj. 1. [common; from the ASCII mnemonic for 0000110]
Acknowledge. Used to register one's presence (compare mainstream _Yo!_).
An appropriate response to ping or ENQ. 2. [from the comic strip
"Bloom County"] An exclamation of surprised disgust, esp. in "Ack
pffft!" Semi-humorous. Generally this sense is not spelled in caps (ACK)
and is distinguished by a following exclamation point. 3. Used to
politely interrupt someone to tell them you understand their point (see
NAK). Thus, for example, you might cut off an overly long explanation
with "Ack. Ack. Ack. I get it now". 4. An affirmative. "Think we ought
to ditch that damn NT server for a Linux box?" "ACK!"
There is also a usage "ACK?" (from sense 1) meaning "Are you there?",
often used in email when earlier mail has produced no reply, or during a
lull in talk mode to see if the person has gone away (the standard
humorous response is of course NAK (sense 1), i.e., "I'm not here").
Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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Example Usage of Ack |
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cliobluestockin: Ack! Just realized that I have to go to both the liquor store and the grocery store tomorrow. Just shoot me now. |
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k_renC: @goldheart 21 Ack hes gonna scream hehe hes only 3.. |
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FreedomReeves: I'm about to write a letter to God, asking him to give my family some Ack-right. |
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