Military Slang

noun a person who excels at a particular sport or other activity

verb to score an ace on (a hole) in golf

• The young prodigy proved to be an ace in solving complex mathematical equations.
• My friend is an ace at playing video games.
• That new restaurant is totally ace, you should check it out.
• She aced her presentation at work, impressing everyone with her skills.

interjection used to express agreement or approval

• The sailor responded with aye when asked if he understood the captain's orders.
• Aye, I'll be there at the party tonight.
• Aye, matey! Let's set sail on this adventure!
• Her aye to his proposal was a sign of her unwavering commitment.

noun a stupid or foolish person

• The bonehead decision made by the CEO resulted in a significant loss for the company.
• Don't be such a bonehead and forget your keys again!
• That guy is a total bonehead for trying to pick a fight with the bouncer.
• She called him a bonehead for not realizing the consequences of his actions.

noun a skilled marksman who is able to shoot with great accuracy

adjective having or showing great accuracy in shooting

• The deadeye marksman hit the bullseye with every shot.
• She's a deadeye when it comes to shooting hoops.
• That guy is a deadeye with a rifle, he never misses.
• His deadeye focus on the project ensured its success.

noun a situation in which someone has complete control or power over something

• The wrestler had a tight death grip on his opponent, making it impossible for him to escape.
• I had to pry my phone out of my sister's death grip before I could use it.
• She had a death grip on her purse, not letting anyone near it.
• The fear of failure had a death grip on his mind, preventing him from taking any risks.

noun a nautical term referring to the depth of six fathoms, or approximately 36 feet

verb to dispose of or get rid of something, often by throwing it overboard

• The captain ordered the crew to deep six the damaged cargo to prevent it from sinking the ship.
• We need to deep six this old couch and get a new one for the living room.
• Let's deep six this plan and come up with something better.
• She decided to deep six her past mistakes and start fresh in a new city.

noun a member of a baseball team in Los Angeles, California

• The Dodger was a term used in 19th century England to refer to a street urchin or pickpocket.
• My friend is a big Dodgers fan and never misses a game.
• I heard he's a real dodger, always finding a way to avoid doing his share of the work.
• She's a skilled dodger when it comes to answering difficult questions in interviews.

noun clothing that is old, worn out, or not stylish; also used to refer to a failure or disappointment

• The store had to issue a refund for the defective duds.
• I can't believe I wasted money on those duds.
• Those jeans are total duds, dude.
• His plan to win the game turned out to be a series of duds.

noun gate - a movable barrier used to close an opening in a fence or wall

verb give - to transfer the possession of something to someone else

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The security guard will give the gate to anyone without a valid ticket.
• If you don't have a ticket, they'll just give the gate.
• They'll straight up give the gate if you try to sneak in.
• After his rude behavior, she decided to give him the gate and end the relationship.

noun A slang term for a United States Marine, derived from the term 'Leatherneck'

• The gyrene exhibited exceptional discipline and leadership during the military training exercise.
• Hey, did you hear that the new guy in our squad is a gyrene?
• I heard that gyrenes always have each other's backs in tough situations.
• Being a gyrene in the corporate world means always being prepared for any challenge that comes your way.

noun a knot or loop by which something is hitched or made fast

verb to hitchhike

• The couple encountered a minor hitch in their travel plans.
• I'll give you a ride to the party if you can hitch a ride back with someone else.
• Let's hitch a ride to the beach this weekend.
• The project hit a hitch when the main investor backed out at the last minute.

noun a temporary contrivance or makeshift, typically using whatever materials are at hand

verb to assemble or repair something in a makeshift way using whatever materials are available

• The engineer had to jury rig a temporary solution to fix the broken machine.
• I had to jury rig my phone charger to make it work after it broke.
• We had to jury rig a way to get the car started when the battery died.
• She had to jury rig a plan to make ends meet after losing her job.

noun a verb phrase consisting of the word 'kick' and the adverb 'upstairs', used to describe the action of promoting someone to a higher position or rank within an organization

• After years of service, the company decided to kick him upstairs to a more senior position.
• They're going to kick him upstairs to a better job because he's been doing so well.
• I heard they're going to kick him upstairs to a cushy desk job with less responsibility.
• In politics, it's common for leaders to kick their rivals upstairs to positions of less influence.

noun a technical knockout in boxing or other combat sports

• The boxer delivered a powerful KO punch in the final round.
• Did you see that KO in the boxing match last night?
• That knockout was epic!
• The team's new marketing campaign was a KO in terms of generating leads.

noun a person who prefers to act or be alone, rather than with others; an independent individual

• The detective was known as a lone wolf, preferring to work alone on difficult cases.
• John always does things by himself, he's a bit of a lone wolf.
• That guy is a total lone wolf, he never hangs out with anyone.
• In a world full of sheep, be a lone wolf and stand out from the crowd.

noun a person who is studying or practising medicine; a medical doctor

• The medico conducted a thorough examination of the patient's symptoms.
• I have an appointment with the medico later today.
• The medico hooked me up with some strong painkillers.
• She was like a medico, always ready to provide comfort and advice.

noun a small tablet or pill containing a stimulant drug, typically used to increase energy or alertness

• The doctor prescribed a pep pill to help boost the patient's energy levels.
• I took a pep pill before the big presentation to stay alert and focused.
• I need to pop a pep pill before hitting the gym to get that extra burst of energy.
• Listening to upbeat music is like taking a pep pill for my mood.

noun a tire that has been given a new tread

verb to put a new tread on a tire

• The company decided to retread the tires on their fleet of vehicles to save on costs.
• I'm thinking of retreading these old shoes to make them look new again.
• I can't believe he's trying to retread that tired excuse for being late.
• She felt like she was retreading old ground when discussing the same issue with her partner.

noun a cleaning device that removes dirt from streets or roads

• The scavenger searched the forest floor for any signs of edible plants.
• The scavenger rummaged through the trash looking for something useful.
• The scavenger was out there dumpster diving for treasures.
• She was a scavenger of information, always searching for the latest news and gossip.

noun a certificate or receipt, especially one for shares of a company or government bonds

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• The doctor wrote a scrip for the patient's medication.
• I need to pick up my scrip from the pharmacy later.
• Hey, can you hook me up with that scrip for my allergies?
• Her words were like a scrip for my troubled mind, offering comfort and reassurance.

noun the action or practice of shooting with a gun or other weapon

verb the act of firing a gun or other weapon

adjective relating to the act of shooting or aimed at shooting

• The police are investigating the shooting that took place last night.
• Did you hear about the shooting downtown?
• That shooting was totally messed up.
• Her sharp shooting words hit me like bullets.

noun a long, exhausting march or journey

verb to work hard and steadily

• The team had to slog through the data analysis in order to find meaningful results.
• I had to slog through all my homework before I could go out with my friends.
• I really don't want to slog through that boring meeting tomorrow.
• She felt like she was slogging through quicksand as she tried to finish her project on time.

noun a long-billed marsh bird with a harsh call

verb to make a sly or petty verbal attack

• The hunter patiently waited to snipe the bird from a distance.
• I heard you can snipe some great deals at the online auction.
• I'm going to snipe that last slice of pizza before anyone else can grab it.
• She always tries to snipe at my confidence with her harsh criticisms.

noun a spy or a detective

verb to frighten or scare someone

• The sudden appearance of a spook in the dark alley startled the pedestrians.
• I think I just saw a spook lurking around the corner.
• That abandoned house is rumored to be haunted by spooks.
• The uncertainty of the future can sometimes spook us into making irrational decisions.

noun a small group of people working together for a common purpose or task

• The police squad was able to apprehend the suspect without incident.
• Our squad is meeting up at the park for a game of basketball.
• My squad and I are going to hit up the mall this weekend.
• She always has her squad of loyal friends by her side.

verb to fail or be unsuccessful, especially in a dramatic or sudden way

• The stock market tanked after the economic report was released.
• The team's performance tanked in the second half of the game.
• I heard his relationship with his girlfriend tanked after the argument.
• Her confidence tanked after receiving criticism from her boss.

verb to make or become tight or taut

• The rope began to tauten as the weight of the cargo increased.
• Make sure you tauten the straps before we hit the road.
• I need to tauten up my act if I want to pass this exam.
• The tension in the room seemed to tauten as the argument escalated.

noun a person qualified to treat and care for sick or injured animals

verb to carefully examine or investigate something

• The vet examined the sick dog and prescribed medication.
• I have to take my cat to the vet for her annual check-up.
• My friend is a vet tech and loves working with animals.
• She's the vet of our group, always providing guidance and support in tough situations.

noun a situation where something is removed or cleaned by washing

verb to remove or clean something by washing

• The heavy rain caused a wash out of the dirt road, making it impassable.
• I had to cancel the picnic because of the wash out from last night's storm.
• The party was a total wash out, nobody showed up.
• His hopes of winning the championship were washed out after his injury.

noun FUBAR is a noun that stands for 'F***ed Up Beyond All Recognition'. It is used to describe a situation or thing that is completely ruined or in disarray.

adjective FUBAR can also be used as an adjective to describe something as being messed up or chaotic.

adverb FUBAR is not typically used as an adverb.

• The project timeline was severely impacted, resulting in a FUBAR situation.
• Well, that plan is totally FUBAR now.
• The whole situation is just FUBAR, man.
• His emotions were all over the place, like a FUBAR mess.

noun An acronym that stands for 'When the Shit Hits the Fan', used to describe a situation where things go wrong or become chaotic.

• In times of crisis, people often use the acronym WTSHTF to describe a worst-case scenario.
• If WTSHTF, we better have a plan in place to deal with it.
• When the WTSHTF, we need to be prepared for anything.
• WTSHTF can be a wake-up call for people to start taking preparedness seriously.

noun a type of small, light helicopter

• The pilot greeted the control tower with a polite 'helo' before requesting permission to land.
• Helo! How are you doing today?
• Some people like to use 'helo' instead of 'hello' as a cool greeting.
• The sun peeked through the clouds, as if saying 'helo' to the world below.

noun a derogatory term used to describe a contemptible or untrustworthy person

• The ornithologist identified the bird species as a shitbird.
• That guy is such a shitbird, always causing trouble.
• I can't stand that shitbird, he's always talking trash.
• The project manager called the lazy team member a shitbird for not pulling their weight.

noun a slang term for food or a meal

• The caterers will be providing a selection of scrumptious scrans for the event.
• Let's grab some scran from the food truck before heading home.
• I'm starving, let's go get some scran at that new burger joint.
• His words were like a feast for the mind, a delicious scran for the intellect.

noun a derogatory term used to describe a despicable or contemptible person

• The individual was referred to as a 'shitbag' due to their inappropriate behavior.
• I can't believe that shitbag stole my lunch from the office fridge!
• That shitbag always causes trouble wherever he goes.
• The project turned out to be a real shitbag, full of unexpected challenges.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb to die, especially in a sudden or unexpected way

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The investor decided to buy the farm as part of his long-term investment strategy.
• I heard that John is planning to buy the farm and move to the countryside.
• I can't believe he actually bought the farm without doing any research first.
• After the accident, he knew he was going to buy the farm sooner rather than later.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word used to describe or modify a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• The CEO ripped the employee a new one for missing the deadline.
• My mom is going to rip me a new one when she finds out I failed my math test.
• Don't mess with him, he'll rip you a new asshole if you cross him.
• The coach ripped the team a new one during halftime to motivate them to play better.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It is not appropriate to go commando in a professional setting.
• I forgot to do laundry so I had to go commando today.
• I love going commando in the summer, it's so freeing.
• Sometimes you just have to go commando and take risks in life.

noun a small amount or quantity

adverb to a small extent or degree

• The recipe calls for a skosh of salt to enhance the flavor.
• Can you add just a skosh more sugar to the coffee?
• I only need a skosh of ketchup on my fries.
• She only needed a skosh of courage to speak up in the meeting.

noun a number that is eight more than seventy-eight

verb to refuse service to or get rid of (someone or something)

• The restaurant had to eighty-six the lobster special due to a shortage of fresh seafood.
• They had to eighty-six the party because of the rain.
• I had to eighty-six my old phone and get a new one.
• She decided to eighty-six her toxic friend from her life.

noun a slang term used to indicate that everything is satisfactory or acceptable

• After conducting a thorough inspection, I can confirm that everything is A-OK.
• Don't worry, the plan is all set and everything is A-OK.
• Hey, no need to stress, everything is A-OK.
• Despite facing some challenges, she managed to keep her spirits up and stay A-OK.

noun a derogatory term used to describe someone as weak or cowardly

• The employee was reprimanded for using the term 'candy-ass' in the workplace.
• Don't be such a candy-ass, just give it a try!
• Stop being a candy-ass and man up!
• He may seem tough, but deep down he's just a candy-ass.

noun a slang term used to describe someone who is excelling or performing exceptionally well in a particular activity or task

• The team's beasting performance in the championship match secured their victory.
• We were beasting at the gym yesterday, pushing each other to lift heavier weights.
• He was beasting on the basketball court, making shot after shot.
• The artist's creativity was beasting, producing masterpiece after masterpiece.

noun a slang term for a Royal Marine

• The bootneck completed his rigorous training at the Royal Marines Commando School.
• I heard that bootneck is one tough marine.
• The bootneck showed off his skills during the exercise.
• He's a real bootneck when it comes to handling tough situations.

noun a term used to describe the eyes of a snake, typically with narrow pupils and a menacing appearance

• The gambler rolled snake eyes and lost all his money.
• I can't believe I rolled snake eyes again in that board game.
• I knew I was in trouble when I saw those snake eyes staring back at me.
• Her cold stare felt like snake eyes piercing through my soul.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing, person, or place

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The soldier strategically executed a tactical chunder before continuing on with the mission.
• After a night of heavy drinking, he had to make a tactical chunder in the bushes.
• I had one too many drinks and had to pull a tactical chunder in the alley.
• She felt overwhelmed with emotions and had to have a tactical chunder to release the pent-up feelings.

noun a stupid or foolish person

• The supervisor reprimanded the employee for his careless mistake, calling him a numbnuts.
• Hey numbnuts, you forgot to lock the door again!
• What's up, numbnuts? Can't figure out how to use a computer?
• His numbnuts decision to invest all his savings in a risky venture cost him dearly.

adjective describes the state of being prepared or equipped for a difficult or challenging situation

preposition indicates the purpose or reason for being prepared or equipped

• The soldiers were fully loaded for bear as they prepared for the upcoming mission.
• We're going to the beach tomorrow, so make sure you're loaded for bear with sunscreen and snacks.
• I heard Jenny is always loaded for bear when it comes to partying.
• After months of training, he was mentally loaded for bear and ready to tackle any challenge.

• She put on her game face before heading into the important business meeting.
• He always wears his game face when he's playing basketball with his friends.
• Time to put on your game face and show them what you're made of!
• Despite feeling nervous, she put on her game face and tackled the challenging task head-on.

noun a derogatory term used to refer to a woman or girl

• The young bint was well-mannered and polite during the formal event.
• I heard that bint is throwing a party this weekend.
• Hey bint, what's up?
• Her sharp wit and intelligence made her the queen bint of the debate team.

noun a game of chance where players bet on the outcome of a roll of two dice

adjective used to describe a situation where things are uncertain or unpredictable

• The game of acey-deucy is a variant of backgammon that is popular among military servicemen.
• Let's play a round of acey-deucy before dinner.
• I'm feeling lucky, let's roll the dice and play some acey-deucy!
• Life can be like a game of acey-deucy, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.