General
zoomie
What does zoomie mean?
An Air Force jet pilot, or a student or graduate of the US Air Force Academy — the Air Force counterpart of 'jarhead' or 'squid.'
"The zoomies flew top cover for the whole operation."
Origin
US and Canadian military slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is a zoomie?
Slang for an Air Force jet pilot, or a cadet or graduate of the US Air Force Academy.
Is 'zoomie' an insult?
It's light-hearted inter-service ribbing, the Air Force equivalent of calling a Marine a 'jarhead' or a sailor a 'squid.'
Where is 'zoomie' used?
It's US and Canadian military slang, used mostly by members of other services about airmen.
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