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Aug 9, 2023 · Meaning: To steal; or a state of disrepair; or a police station. Origin: Possibly derived from Old English “hnecan” meaning to slay or take someone’s life. Usage: “Someone nicked my bike.” or “My phone’s in the nick.” or “He’s down at the nick.”.
The Queen’s English is spoken in London and Southern England. Here are some of the most common slang words and phrases used by people from those regions. Slang word/phrase. Meaning. Example sentence. Bloke. A man or guy. I saw that bloke you were talking to yesterday. Bloody.
- Blue Falcon
- Field Strip
- Grunt by Association
- Chair Force
- Police Call
- Sniper Check
- Secret Squirrel
- Full Battle-Rattle
- Wake-Up
- Good Initiative, Bad Judgment
Blue Falcons suck. If someone’s a Blue Falcon, that means they’re letting someone else take the heat for something. Blue Falcons are the snitches of the military world. While you shouldn’t be lying to superior officers, there’s a big difference between someone following orders and someone who throws you under the bus. Also known as ‘Buddy Fuckers’,...
Field strips are actually pretty simple. Literally, it’s when you take a weapon apart and give it the routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs it needs while you’re in the field. But the truth is, ‘field strip’ gets used a lot to describe taking just about anything apart. When a Humvee gets stuck or broken outside of base, the troops will f...
This one’s kinda weird, because if you’ve never heard it before, you might think it’s an insult. If someone’s being called a grunt by association, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, this is something mostly Marineswill understand, because it’s basically their term. But more importantly, it’s actually a compliment. Basically, it’s descri...
Alright, now we’re getting into the good stuff! Chair Force can be just about anyone in the Air Force, since other service members see them as professional ‘sitters’. Technically, if you’re a proper pilot, you don’t qualify for this term. It’s really only for people who spend their days “flying a desk”. Do you only do office work? You’re in the cha...
Oh, police calls? That’s the height of service, folks. Basically, your SO lines up your entire unit and has you walk around an area, picking up trash. Exciting, isn’t it? Don’t confuse that term with ‘policing’ though, because that’s different. Policing is when a unit internally checks everyone’s behavior. It can also be when you’re ordered to take...
Sniper checks might sound exciting, but it’s actually just standard procedure. Here’s the deal: you’re supposed to salute officers. That’s pretty common knowledge these days. What you’re NOT supposed to do is salutean officer while you’re in the field. Why? Because saluting an officer in the field makes it easy for an enemy sniper to identify who’s...
Secret squirrel might sound funny, but this shit is no joke. Secret squirrel can refer to either intelligence personnel, secret communications, someone with a higher classification than you, or a classified op. These are the heavy hitters, with the classified intel that your average service member doesn’t need to know.
When someone says “full battle-rattle”, they’re talking about gear. When servicemen and women head outside the wire, there’s a ton of gear they’re usually bringing with them. 9 times out of 10, they’ll be heading out in a flak jacket with protective plates, 180 rounds of ammunition, water, Kevlar, rations, and a rifle. Why is it called “battle-ratt...
When someone talks about a “wake-up”, they’re talking about the last day you’ll be somewhere. When someone’s deployed, let’s say they’re going to bed on a Monday and flying out on Saturday. That service member would have 4 days and a wake-up ahead of them.
This is basically the military version of “nice try, dumbass”. The term “good initiative, bad judgment” is used when there’s a problem that needs to be solved, but the way someone chose to solve it just made things worse. People will say “good initiative” because usually, the problem is above someone’s pay grade.
- Chit. A chit in the Navy refers to any piece of paper from a form to a pass and even currency. According to the Navy history museum, the word chit was carried over from the days of Hindu traders when they used slips of paper called "citthi" for money.
- Scuttlebutt. The Navy term for water fountain. The Navy History Museum describes the term as a combination of "scuttle," to make a hole in the ship's side causing her to sink, and "butt," a cask or hogshead used in the days of wooden ships to hold drinking water; thus the term scuttlebutt means a cask with a hole in it.
- Crank. The term used to describe a mess deck worker, typically a new transferee assigned to the mess decks while qualifying for regular watch. Photo: U.S. Navy.
- Cadillac. This is the term used to describe a mop bucket with wheels and a ringer. When sailors are assigned to cleaning duties, they prefer the luxurious Cadillac over the bucket.
Jul 31, 2024 · ablutions. Toilet and / or bathroom for airmen (RAF slang). Term for the act of morning Shower, Sh*t & Shave (Army Slang) All Girlie Corps. Slang for the Adjutant Generals Corps. ally, allie, ali, alle. Used to describe items of kit or clothing that are not issued (potentially against regulations) but function better than issued equipment, but ...
A criminal slang known as "Patter Flash" was used among pickpockets and thieves in 19th-century London. This criminal slang was used to confuse police and create a secret mode of communication between thieves, who often worked in large gangs. The Great British Slang Quiz: It's the Dog's Bollocks! This is a quiz to test your knowledge of British ...
Feb 8, 2016 · Here are seven phrases from military jargon that you can use to replace your everyday vernacular. 1. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. In civilian vernacular, this translates to: “What the fuck.”. Except ...
