General
fitty
What does fitty mean?
Affectionate name for the M2 Browning .50-caliber heavy machine gun.
"Get the fitty up on the turret before we roll."
Origin
U.S. military; phonetic pronunciation of 'fifty.'
Frequently asked questions
What is a fitty?
It's an affectionate nickname for the M2 Browning .50-caliber heavy machine gun.
Why is it called a fitty?
It's a phonetic pronunciation of 'fifty,' referring to the .50-caliber round it fires.
How is fitty used?
A soldier might say to get the fitty mounted on the vehicle turret before rolling out.
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