What does navalese mean?
Navalese means (informal) The jargon spoken in the navy..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(informal) The jargon spoken in the navy..
Use navalese when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Navalese means (informal) The jargon spoken in the navy..
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