Roger (2024)

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What is Roger slang for? ›

roger (third-person singular simple present rogers, present participle rogering, simple past and past participle rogered) (UK, vulgar slang) (transitive) Of a man, to have sexual intercourse with (someone), especially in a rough manner. (intransitive) To have sexual intercourse.

Meaning of roger in English

used in radio communications to mean that a message has been received and understood: "You are clear to land." "Roger, I'm coming in to land now." SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Words & phrases expressing agreement & acceptance.

Slang and other uses

From c. 1650 up to c. 1870, Roger was slang for the word "penis". In Under Milk Wood, Dylan Thomas writes "jolly, rodgered" suggesting both the sexual double entendre and the pirate term "Jolly Roger".

“Roger” was the early spoken or "phonetic" term for "R" as it was used in the radio communications for received and understood. Library staff frequently receive questions which only require a quick explanation to start someone on the path to understanding.

“Roger” is not a nickname. It's an actual first name. Its roots are German, in which language it means “fame” or “renown.” The most common nickname for Roger is “Rog.” There may be others, but I don't know them.

"Roger" stems from the days of Morse code communications when the letter "R" was used to indicate "received" or "message understood." As radio communications became more popular and the technology evolved, the U.S. military adopted the term "roger" for the same reason.

If you're talking on a walkie-talkie, you can say “roger” to indicate that you've understood. That's fine. But if you tell your girlfriend's Dad that you want to roger her, that would be very rude.

"Roger that" is a slang term that is used to acknowledge receipt or understanding of a message or request. It is often used in a military or aviation context, but can also be used more generally to indicate that a message has been received and understood.

verb. slang. (of a man) to copulate (with)

Oscar Mike: On the Move. Tango Mike: Thanks Much.

What is Roger in military code? ›

Radio operators would say “Roger” or “Roger that” to stand for the letter R and tell the sender the message was received. Roger wilco would mean, received and will comply.

Roger that, however, is more commonly used in everyday speech and writing, equivalent to a Yes or OK. For instance, if someone asks over the phone or text-messages “Can you pick up some milk from the store?”, the recipient may reply Roger that for style, familiarity, or for a playfully official or military air.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization said this early version was used by the Army and Navy. Radio operators would say “Roger” or “Roger that” to stand for the letter R and tell the sender the message was received. Roger wilco would mean, received and will comply.

Origin:German. Meaning:Famous spearman. While the name Rogers is typically regarded as a surname, we think it is a wonderful option for those seeking a masculine moniker with German heritage.

Synonyms of 'roger' in British English

' `All right. ' O.K. or okay (informal) right. yes.

Noun. rogering (plural rogerings) (UK, vulgar slang) An act of sexual intercourse, especially one that is rough. When I get you home I'm going to give you a good rogering.