Royal Navy slang

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf slang term
gptkbp:example gptkb:Jack_(sailor)
gptkb:Jack_Dusty_(storekeeper)
gptkb:Jimmy_(first_lieutenant)
gptkb:Nelson's_blood_(rum)
gptkb:coxswain_(senior_deck_rating)
gptkb:make_and_mend_(afternoon_off)
gptkb:mess_deck_(living_quarters)
gptkb:scran_bag_(lost_property)
gptkb:sick_bay_(medical_room)
gptkb:up_spirits_(rum_issue_ceremony)
gptkb:white_ensign_(Royal_Navy_flag)
RN (Royal Navy abbreviation)
admiral's inspection (thorough inspection)
boatswain (bosun)
buffer (chief boatswain's mate)
civvy street (civilian life)
deckhead (ceiling)
duff (dessert)
gash (rubbish, trash)
grog (alcoholic drink)
gunner (gunnery officer)
heads (toilets)
killick (leading seaman)
lash-up (makeshift arrangement)
limey (British sailor)
matelot (sailor)
oppos (friend, mate)
pipe down (lights out)
pusser (official, regulation)
rating (enlisted sailor)
scran (food)
screw (propeller)
scuttlebutt (rumor or water fountain)
shiny (new recruit)
sippers (small drink)
skipper (captain)
splice the mainbrace (issue extra rum)
sprog (newcomer)
stoker (engine room rating)
tiddly (smart, neat)
tot (rum ration)
wardroom (officers' mess)
woolly bear (woolen jumper)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Royal Navy slang
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dogsbody
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6