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devil dog

/ˈdevəl dɒɡ/

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/ˈdevəl dɒɡ/C1slangamericanpolitical
  • ruСленговое прозвище морского пехотинца США, первоначально использовавшееся немецкими солдатами во время Первой мировой войны для описания яростного боевого духа морских пехотинцев. Термин происходит от немецкого 'Teufelshunde'.

A slang nickname for a United States Marine, originally used by German soldiers during World War I to describe the fierce fighting spirit of Marines. The term is derived from the German 'Teufelshunde'.

  1. Nickname for a U.S. MarineB2informalamerican

    A slang term for a member of the United States Marine Corps, derived from the German 'Teufel Hunden' during World War I.

    ruПрозвище морского пехотинца США

    • The devil dogs were known for their fierce fighting spirit.
    • He proudly served as a devil dog in the Marines.
    • The term 'devil dog' is a badge of honor among Marines.
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