What does short-timer mean?
Short-timer means (US, military slang, historical) A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve..
Short-timer
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(US, military slang, historical) A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve..
Definitions by Sense
- (US, military slang, historical) A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve.
- (military) A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.
- (colloquial) An employee who has given notice of their intent to leave.
- (colloquial) The customer of a prostitute.
Example Sentences
Almost every Marine in Viet Nam carries a short-timer’s calendar of his tour of duty—the usual 365 days—plus a bonus of 20 days for being a Marine.
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Related Words
Word Forms
- short-timers
Usage Notes
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Almost every Marine in Viet Nam carries a short-timer’s calendar of his tour of duty—the usual 365 days—plus a bonus of 20 days for being a Marine.
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