General
smoked
What does smoked mean?
To be disciplined by being made to do exhausting physical training such as endless push-ups and sprints.
"The whole squad got smoked for one guy showing up late."
Origin
U.S. military training slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to get smoked in the military?
It means being punished with intense, exhausting physical exercise such as push-ups, flutter kicks, and sprints, usually as corrective discipline.
Is getting smoked an official punishment?
It is informal corrective training rather than a formal disciplinary action; drill sergeants and NCOs use it to instill discipline quickly.
Where does the term come from?
It is common U.S. military training slang, especially in basic training, referring to how the exercise leaves recruits drenched and gassed.
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