British Army soldier.
Squaddie
SKWOD-ee
ˈskwɒdi
Noun
Example Sentences
"Just a squaddie."
"Bunch of squaddies."
Etymology & History
Common term for Army private. From squad.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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