What Does Q-Boat Mean? Military Slang Explained for Civilians

Q-Boat

The term “Q-boat” first showed up among U.S. troops during World War II. No one knows exactly who said it first, but it spread fast because it was an easy way to say Fast, small patrol boat. Soldiers used it to talk quickly and bond as a team. Today, you still hear it in movies, books, and everyday military life.