Sarge

Pronunciation: /sɑrdʒ/

Definitions of sarge

noun a slang term for a military sergeant

Example Sentences

A1 The sarge gave orders to the soldiers.

A2 The new recruit saluted the sarge.

B1 The sarge led the troops into battle.

B2 The sarge was known for his strict but fair leadership.

C1 The sarge was promoted to a higher rank for his exceptional leadership skills.

C2 The sarge's experience and expertise were invaluable to the success of the mission.

Examples of sarge in a Sentence

formal The sarge ordered his troops to stand at attention.

informal Hey sarge, what's the plan for today?

slang Sarge said we need to hustle if we want to finish on time.

figurative She's the sarge of the household, always keeping everyone in line.

Grammatical Forms of sarge

• past tense: sarged
• plural: sarges
• comparative: sarger
• superlative: sargest
• present tense: sarges
• future tense: will sarge
• perfect tense: have sarged
• continuous tense: is sarging
• singular: sarge
• positive degree: sarge
• infinitive: to sarge
• gerund: sarging
• participle: sarging

Origin and Evolution of sarge

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sarge' is believed to have originated as a slang term derived from the military rank of Sergeant.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as informal slang within military contexts, 'sarge' has since evolved to be used more broadly in informal speech to refer to a person in a position of authority or leadership.