Military Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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fourth point of contact n. especially among Airborne personnel, a euphemistic term for the rump, buttocks, or anus; by extension, one’s body, person or self. (posted Jan. 19, 2005) [full entry…]

fragged adj. planned; outlined in a fragmentary order, or FRAGO. (posted Aug. 20, 2004) [full entry…]

FRAGO n. in the military, a (hasty or sudden) change or amendment to a previous operational order. (posted Jul. 16, 2004) [full entry…]

gedunk n. ice cream, a dessert, a snack, or any easy-to-consume food; a store, mess hall, or other place where such treats are bought or eaten. (posted Sep. 16, 2004) [full entry…]

ghost soldier n. a soldier who is enlisted or placed on active duty but does not serve; a fake name listed as an active-duty soldier. (posted Jun. 24, 2004) [full entry…]

haji n. an Iraqi; any Muslim, Arab, or native of the Middle East. (posted Jul. 10, 2004) [full entry…]

haji mart n. among American military in Iraq and Afghanistan, a flea market, bazaar, or roadside vendor. (posted Dec. 2, 2004) [full entry…]

hillbilly armor n. scavenged materials used by soldiers for improvised bullet-proofing and vehicle hardening, esp. in Iraq. (posted Dec. 23, 2004) [full entry…]

hit-and-run bag n. a small container of basic supplies or survival gear, intended for use in a sudden departure; a go bag. (posted Sep. 22, 2006) [full entry…]

hollow army n. an understaffed, underfunded, or outdated military. (posted Jun. 26, 2005) [full entry…]

horse blanket n. a large, complex, or comprehensive report or chart. (posted Jun. 8, 2005) [full entry…]

hot wash n. a performance review, particularly after a training exercise or combat operation. (posted Jun. 9, 2005) [full entry…]

infartillery n. an artillery group capable of acting as infantry. (posted Sep. 8, 2006) [full entry…]

interview without coffee n. a formal disciplinary meeting or official reprimand; a dressing-down. (posted Jan. 25, 2005) [full entry…]

Johnny Jihad n. a Muslim or Muslim combatant. (posted Aug. 7, 2006) [full entry…]

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