Grant recommends two books that are great for giving as gifts. FUBAR: Soldier Sland of World War II by Gordon Rottman looks at the language of soldiers from different armies. Also, Ad Infinitum: A Biography of Latin by Nicholas Ostler, which looks...
bear n.— «Bear: The Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), the GIB. Refers to pilot’s opinion that a trained bear can replace the GIB. (See: FUF).» —“USAF Slang” by maddog2840 in Las Vegas, Nevada F-16.net June 21, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued...
motarded adj. excessively stupid; in the military, enthusiastic to the point of stupidity. Editorial Note: Although there’s no shortage of jokes, puns, and misunderstandings about its similarity to “retarded,” a different “motarded” comes from...
toe-popper n. a small anti-personnel land mine that tends to wound the feet and legs. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
hillbilly armor n. scavenged materials used by soldiers for improvised bullet-proofing and vehicle hardening, esp. in Iraq. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
unass
v.— «Move it. Move it. Move it! Unass my chow line.» —“Re: Vietnam F.A.Q.” by “Redleg” (jgriffin@qadas.com) Usenet: alt.war.vietnam Dec. 16, 1999. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
