Slang Words

Rack Out: In military talk, this word means Go to sleep. To civilians, it’s simply Go to sleep in a quick, informal way.

Billet: In military talk, this word means Duty assignment or living quarters. To civilians, it’s simply Duty assignment or living quarters in a quick, informal way.

Bravo Zulu: In military talk, this word means Well done (Navy signal). To civilians, it’s simply Well done (Navy signal) in a quick, informal way.

Bdu: In military talk, this word means Battle Dress Uniform. To civilians, it’s simply Battle Dress Uniform in a quick, informal way.

Basket Case: In military talk, this word means Person who can’t handle stress. To civilians, it’s simply Person who can’t handle stress in a quick, informal way.

Airhead: In military talk, this word means Airman perceived as not bright. To civilians, it’s simply Airman perceived as not bright in a quick, informal way.

Zulu: In military talk, this word means Zulu time (GMT). To civilians, it’s simply Zulu time (GMT) in a quick, informal way.

Zebra: In military talk, this word means Black-and-white striped uniform (Navy). To civilians, it’s simply Black-and-white striped uniform (Navy) in a quick, informal way.

Yankee: In military talk, this word means Army aviator. To civilians, it’s simply Army aviator in a quick, informal way.

Weed Eater: In military talk, this word means Mechanic or maintenance tech. To civilians, it’s simply Mechanic or maintenance tech in a quick, informal way.

Wipers: In military talk, this word means Windshield wipers on vehicles. To civilians, it’s simply Windshield wipers on vehicles in a quick, informal way.

Water Buffalo: In military talk, this word means Field shower unit. To civilians, it’s simply Field shower unit in a quick, informal way.

Weak Foot: In military talk, this word means Driver with poor skills. To civilians, it’s simply Driver with poor skills in a quick, informal way.

Watchtower: In military talk, this word means Guard duty. To civilians, it’s simply Guard duty in a quick, informal way.

Walk-In: In military talk, this word means Soldier with no gear. To civilians, it’s simply Soldier with no gear in a quick, informal way.

Top Cover: In military talk, this word means Aircraft overhead protection. To civilians, it’s simply Aircraft overhead protection in a quick, informal way.

Tenderfoot: In military talk, this word means Inexperienced soldier. To civilians, it’s simply Inexperienced soldier in a quick, informal way.

Tango Uniform: In military talk, this word means Troops in full battle rattle. To civilians, it’s simply Troops in full battle rattle in a quick, informal way.

Shitbag: In military talk, this word means Lowly enlisted or same as above. To civilians, it’s simply Lowly enlisted or same as above in a quick, informal way.

Striker: In military talk, this word means Infantryman. To civilians, it’s simply Infantryman in a quick, informal way.

Shitbird: In military talk, this word means Unlucky or unpopular person. To civilians, it’s simply Unlucky or unpopular person in a quick, informal way.

Slow Mover: In military talk, this word means Bomber or transport plane. To civilians, it’s simply Bomber or transport plane in a quick, informal way.

Fast Mover: In military talk, this word means Fighter jet. To civilians, it’s simply Fighter jet in a quick, informal way.

Blue Falcon: In military talk, this word means Buddy who screws you over. To civilians, it’s simply Buddy who screws you over in a quick, informal way.