Sunday, May 25, 2008
Slang
Definition: | All the time; always available; without a break. |
Example: | 1) In New York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7. 2) I had to move because my neighbors played loud dance music 24/7. |
Etymology: | Some convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The phrase is used for anything that is always (or nearly always) available. |
Synonyms: | around the clock |