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"Slang" means informal, socially un-acceptable, vulgar, or playful. During WWII, Americans were often called "Yanks", short for "Yankees." In South Vietnam, nearly all US servicemen were called "GI." Both Yank and GI are slang words.
During the US Civil War, Confederate soldiers were called "Rebs" short for Rebel, which in itself is short for "Rebellion" (because that's what the Confederates were doing...rebelling against the United States of America). The word Reb is a slang word.
Whether or not the words "socially un-acceptable" or "vulgar", or "playful" depends entirely on whose offended by the word.
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Which countries used conscription in the Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, all combatants (including North Vietnam) used draftees except for the New Zealanders, they sent volunteers to South Vietnam.
What were some slang terms used during the Korean war?
some words they used were hii. and byee.
What was the pesticide called that was used during the Vietnam war?
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When was the B-52 stratosphere first used in combat?
During The Vietnam War
Who manufactured purple heart medals during Vietnam war?
No one had to manufacture the medals during the Vietnam War. There was a very large number produced for World War II and they are still being used.
What weapon was not used in Vietnam during the war?
Nuclear weapons were not used during the Vietnam war
What does 'weelo' mean?
This word is used on slang.
What does piss mean in UK?
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Most commonly used as slang for a syringe. It is also used for the term rigging as in sabotage.
What does a rig mean in drug slang?
Most commonly used as slang for a syringe. It is also used for the term rigging as in sabotage.
What does 'cuz' mean?
Cuz is a slang term for cousin. The word is also used as a slang for because.
What does unit mean in slang?
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Why do they speak French in Vietnam?
French was introduced to Vietnam during the French colonization period, which lasted from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. As a result, French became the administrative language and was widely used in education and government. Even after Vietnam gained independence, French continued to be spoken by some Vietnamese people due to its historical influence and legacy.
What does so mean in slang?
"So" retains the same meaning whether it is used in slang or correct English.
What does SOS mean in internet slang?
SOS or soz as it is more commonly used is the internet slang for sorry
What does W2 mean in slang?
It depends on the context used, but i could mean Where To? as in where are you going?
Which countries used conscription in the Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, all combatants (including North Vietnam) used draftees except for the New Zealanders, they sent volunteers to South Vietnam.
