General
twidget
What does twidget mean?
A Navy sailor in an electronics-technician rating.
"Get a twidget up here, the radar's down again."
Origin
U.S. Navy slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'twidget' in the Navy?
A sailor in an electronics-technician rating — someone who maintains and repairs the ship's electronic gear like radar and communications systems.
Is 'twidget' an insult?
It's teasing rather than harsh — informal shorthand for the electronics rates, referencing all the small knobs and dials they 'twiddle.'
When is it used?
When an electronics tech is needed, e.g. 'get a twidget up here, the radar's down again.'
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