Standard Lemma guide

wilco

intj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • US: /ˈwɪl.koʊ/
  • UK: /ˈwɪl.kəʊ/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪlkəʊ

1

intj

Meaning 1

Indicates agreement and compliance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, media, radio, radio-communications

Examples

  • Wilco, Bravo Six Three will take the north road. Bravo Six Four will take the south road, out.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A species of South American tree, Anadenanthera colubrina.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To give the "wilco" indication.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Topics: broadcasting, media, radio, radio-communications

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of will + comply.

Borrowed from Quechua willka (“sacred”).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: indforstået — indication of agreement and compliance
  • Danish: det er indforstået — indication of agreement and compliance
  • Finnish: wilco — indication of agreement and compliance
  • Finnish: noudatan — indication of agreement and compliance
  • Japanese: 了解 (ryoukai) — indication of agreement and compliance
  • Swedish: ska ske — indication of agreement and compliance