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Rankings

11-28-2006 09:57 PM

Why do we say 5 o'clock?

obviously 5 of clock doesnt sound right, and 5 a clock doesnt either, so what does the O stand for?

mikeyddddd

11-28-2006 10:05 PM

O'clock is an abbreviation for "of the clock", but sometimes pronounced (actually slurred) as "a clock".

GetBigCash

11-28-2006 10:05 PM

I think it's short for "5 of the clock"

Rankings

11-28-2006 10:05 PM

and now i know, ty

Kimo	11-28-2006 10:07 PM

^^^^^^

them guyz are rite

:)

2HousePlague

11-28-2006 10:07 PM

I just show people my watch and point.

2hp

rodney25

11-29-2006 07:39 AM

'5 am or pm' is much easier to say and is easily understood. :)

Peaches

11-29-2006 09:09 AM

I want to know why gas is priced by 9/10 of a gallon!

Empress_JoinRightNow

11-29-2006 09:10 AM

hahahahaha...this thread is funny...

Manowar

11-29-2006 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GetBigCash (Post 11412051)

I think it's short for "5 of the clock"

yep, beat me

_xXx_

11-29-2006 09:21 AM

i always thought it was Irish

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