short-timer — Słownik języka angielskiego

Rzeczownik

1. A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve.

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   • użycie amerykańskie
   • historyczne
   • slangowe

   Przykłady

   Almost every Marine in Viet Nam carries a short-timer’s calendar of his tour of duty—the usual 365 days—plus a bonus of 20 days for being a Marine.

2. A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.

3. An employee who has given notice of their intent to leave.

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   • potoczne

4. The customer of a prostitute.

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   • potoczne