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eighty eight

eighty eight is the alternative form of eighty-eight.

Meaning of eighty-eight

Numeral

eighty-eight

  1. Number between eighty-seven and eighty-nine; decimal 88
  2. An abbreviation for 'Hugs and kisses' in amateur radio. Used especially in Morse code.

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Forms of eighty eight

pluraleighty eights

Questions about eighty eight

What is eighty eight the alternative form of?
Eighty eight is the alternative form of eighty-eight.

Words near eighty eight in the dictionary

  1. eightteen
  2. eightteenth
  3. eightth
  4. eightvo
  5. eighty
  6. eighty eight
  7. eighty five
  8. eighty four
  9. eighty nine
  10. eighty one
  11. eighty seven

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