• This is an old aeronautical radio term. Radio signal strength and clarity were measured on a scale of 1 to 5. Today the term Loud and Clear is preferred to 5 by 5.

    In slang use 5 by 5 means things are well, good, or as expected.


    5 by 5 meaning & definition 1 of 5 by 5.


  • Respective rating used to report ballpark signal strength and clarity of a transmission. So a 5 by 1 means a strong signal is present, but what is saying cannot be understood. 1 by 5 means you can understand them, but a signal is barely coming in. 5 by 5 is ideal for both counts.
    Can also be used nowadays to mean one is doing well.

    5 by 5 meaning & definition 2 of 5 by 5.


  • In the Pipe, 5 by 5
    This is a specific reference to one of several conditions.
    1: You have entered a large concrete pipe and everything is ok
    2: You are piloting a starship into the atmosphere of a planet and are in the perfect trajectory pipe. Everything is ok.
    3: You have entered a vagina and everything is ok.
    4: You have entered a vagina and its dimensions are approximately 5 by 5

    5 by 5 meaning & definition 3 of 5 by 5.


  • To be in a content state of being. To be fine

    5 by 5 meaning & definition 4 of 5 by 5.


  • Also refers to level of orientation in a neurological/psychiatric exam. Five by five means that you are oriented to (your)name, place (where you are), time, day/date, and year/current President. A way of saying that youre alright, everythings cool.

    5 by 5 meaning & definition 5 of 5 by 5.


  • A small one room economy flat.

    5 by 5 meaning & definition 6 of 5 by 5.


  • a short, fat dude

    5 by 5 meaning & definition 7 of 5 by 5.

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