General
big chicken dinner
What does big chicken dinner mean?
A play on the initials BCD, meaning a Bad Conduct Discharge — one of the punitive discharges from military service.
"Keep pulling stunts like that and you'll earn a big chicken dinner."
Origin
US military slang, from the initials BCD.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'big chicken dinner'?
It's slang for a Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD), one of the punitive ways a service member can be forced out of the military.
Why is it called a big chicken dinner?
It's a joke built on the initials BCD — 'Big Chicken Dinner' just happens to share the same three letters as Bad Conduct Discharge.
Is a big chicken dinner a serious punishment?
Yes — a Bad Conduct Discharge is a punitive discharge that carries lasting stigma and can strip a veteran of many benefits.
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