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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