Nickname
A nickname is a short, clever, cute, derogatory, or otherwise substitute name for a person or thing's real name (for example, Tom is short for Thomas). As a concept, it is distinct from both pseudonym and stage name, although there may be overlap in these concepts.
Military nicknames
- G.I. - American soldier (short for Government Issue or General Infantry)
- Dogface, gopher, grunt, cannon fodder - infantry soldier
- D-boys, Delta boys, Deltas - Delta Force
- Zipperhead - armoured soldier
- Gunbunny - artillery soldier
- Matelots, squids, swabies, deck ape, deck monkey - sailors
- Frogs - Navy Seals
- Leathernecks, jarheads - U.S. marines
- Puddle jumpers, shallow water sailors, weekend navy - United States Coast Guard
- Chairforce, airfarce - United States Air Force
- Blue job, wallet head - Canadian Air Force
- Blanket Stacker - members of Logistics or Engineering units
- Bin rat - Supply technician, Canadian Forces
- Redcap - British Military Police officer
See also: List of nicknames of British Army regiments; Regimental nicknames of the Canadian Forces
Related Topics:
List of nicknames of British Army regiments - Regimental nicknames of the Canadian Forces
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