Bad soldier.
Pemberton
PEM-ber-tun
ˈpɛmbərtən
Noun
Example Sentences
"He's a Pemberton."
"Bunch of Pembertons."
Etymology & History
British Army insult. Origin uncertain, possibly from place.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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