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| Primus Pilus | Post; military slangI have heard some of these terms in movies, or on other forums on this site. I think I know what they mean, but never say them becuase I'm not exactly sure. Can somebudy please explain the folowing: Snafu, Fubar thanks
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| Chief Engineer ![]() | Post; Re: military slangQuote:
Fubar - Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition
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| Tribuni Angusticlavii | I'm pretty sure when he says fouled, he means ![]()
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| Primus Pilus | thanks guys, that is what I thought they meant |
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| Tribunus Laticlavius | A few others: HABU = Hook a brother up SITFU = Suck it the F*** up BOHICA = Bend over here it comes again These are some that I have heard in use around my work section. Not sure if they are in popular use.
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| Primus Pilus | thanks, anybody else with any militaryslang can add it in this thread, dont know if there is already a thread for it.......... ![]() |
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