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17 hours ago, kidsmoke said:

But what does it MEAN? :mellow

 

 

According to Oxford Languages it means:

 

expressing compliance or agreement, especially acceptance of instructions received by radio.
"“Wilco, Sir,” came the reply"
 
The key is in the origin:
 
1940s (originally in military use): abbreviation of will comply .
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