noun Uncommon

Jody

JOH-dee

Jody (noun) means Military slang for the man who takes up with a soldier's partner while the soldier is away. Example: “Soldiers joke bitterly about "Jody" back home with their girlfriends.”

noun

Military slang for the man who takes up with a soldier's partner while the soldier is away.

"Soldiers joke bitterly about "Jody" back home with their girlfriends."

A rhythmic marching chant used by military recruits, often referencing this figure.

"The platoon sang a jody call as they ran the morning drill."

How to use Jody

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMilitary slang — either the imagined rival back home, or the marching chants soldiers sing.

When to use it

Informal, military-specific slang.

Word forms

Jodies plural, jodies plural

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Etymology

A variant of Judy, itself a diminutive of Judith; the military "unfaithful partner" sense grew out of this name being used generically.

Rhymes for Jody

body Cody woody brody goody moody doody broody nobody melody bloody parody

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jody” mean?

The word “Jody” means military slang for the man who takes up with a soldier's partner while the soldier is away. In plain terms, military slang — either the imagined rival back home, or the marching chants soldiers sing.

How do you pronounce “Jody”?

“Jody” is pronounced JOH-dee (/ˈd͡ʒoʊdi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jody” in a sentence?

Here is “Jody” used in a sentence: “Soldiers joke bitterly about "Jody" back home with their girlfriends.”

What part of speech is “Jody”?

“Jody” is a noun.

Is “Jody” a common word?

“Jody” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Jody” have?

“Jody” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: military slang for the man who takes up with a soldier's partner while the soldier is away.

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