interjection
wilco
WIHL-koh
interjection
1
Used in radio and military communication to confirm that an instruction has been received and will be carried out.
""Return to base immediately." "Wilco.""
"The pilot radioed back a quick "wilco" and changed course."
verb
1
To respond with "wilco," confirming that an order will be followed.
"He wilcoed the command and began his descent."
How to Use Wilco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA radio-style way of saying "got it, I'll do it" — mostly heard in aviation, military, and CB radio chatter.
When to use it
Almost entirely confined to radio/military jargon; using it in ordinary conversation reads as a deliberate joke or affectation.
Common pairings
roger, wilco
wilco and out
Word Forms
wilcoed past tense, wilcos plural, wilcos singular
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Etymology
A military radio blend of "will comply," shortened for fast, clear voice communication.