Excellent, cool, or great
Ace
Example Sentences
"That's ace!"
"What an ace idea!"
Etymology & History
British slang meaning excellent, from 'ace' (best card/highest value). Originally RAF slang from WWI for pilot who shot down many enemy aircraft. By 1920s expanded to mean excellent in general usage. 'That's ace!' is British approval.
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Region
General British
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Era
Interwar Period
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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