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Old term: Tommy, refers to WW2 and before.
New term: Squaddie, generally referring to other ranks and those in training.
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What is the British slang for piggy bank?
According to BritishSlangs, "Piggy Bank", is actually British slang.
What is British slang for stolen?
Nicked
What is British slang for great and wonderful?
Brilliant
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Jug.
What does aggie mean in British slang?
In British slang, the word "aggie" means agitating. It is directed at a person. For example "For crying out loud he is so aggie!"
What is the slang word for British soldier?
Usually it is Tommy.... there are other less flattering ones
What is a British Private soldier called?
A squaddy. .
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A US soldiers is called a GI.
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A soldier that wears two stripes is a 'sergeant'.
What was the nickname for british soldiers?
Depends on the era. In the 1700's Redcoats and "lobsterbacks" were two of the most popular and common. In WW1 they were called Tommies after Thomas Atkins (the specimen soldier) Today they are called SquaddiesTommies or Tommy Atkins - a slang for a British soldier in the First World War.Another nickname, especially in earlier times, was redcoats.A third ( derogatory) nickname was that of "lobsters".
What is a british private soldier called with 8 letters?
squaddie
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The hearth of an open fire is called a fender
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During WW2 the British used the American made Jeep and called it Peep. They already had a larger vehicle they called Jeep.
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In British Slang, a "woof" is a male homosexual.
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kerne
What british food is called a soldier?
Slices of toast that are traditionally dipped in an egg yolk
What is the British slang for piggy bank?
According to BritishSlangs, "Piggy Bank", is actually British slang.
