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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishMilitary slang — either the imagined rival back home, or the marching chants soldiers sing.
When to use it
Informal, military-specific slang.
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Word forms
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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.
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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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