O'clock

//əˈklɑk// adv, slang

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral, i.e., at the hour. not-comparable

    "We are expected to be there at six o'clock in the morning!"

  2. 2
    Used to indicate that it is time to do a specific action, or time for a specific action to occur. humorous, informal, not-comparable

    "I'm feeling peckish; I think it must be nearly dinner o'clock."

  3. 3
    In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead on a horizontal plane, or directly up on a vertical plane, and three being to the right on either. not-comparable, with-numeral

    "It's at nine o'clock about two feet in from the edge of the branch. You need to know your "o'clocks" (nondigital) to spot birds."

Adverb
  1. 1
    according to the clock wordnet

Etymology

Shortened form of "of the clock", from Middle English of the clokke [from late 14th c.].

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