What does 8up mean?

If you vehicle has broken down, you might say, “My tank is 8 up.” If you are a subpar soldier, someone might tell you, “You’re 8 up.” They may even lengthen the phrase to “You are ate up with stupid.” If you think this phrase originated during Desert Storm, you might be ate up with stupid.

What is endex?

ENDEX — End Exercise. Used by the U.S. Army.

What is ate up in military?

Someone with no military bearing who is messy is said to be “ate-up.” Related nicknames include: chopped up, chewed up, Chewie, and Chewbacca.

What is end EX?

Acronym. Definition. ENDEX. Exercise Termination (US DoD)

What is the meaning of 8 up?

Urban Dictionary: 8 up A variation of the military and law enforcement term “ate up”, which is a military term used to express someone’s uselessness and inability to perform any task. Also used to express a pointless or chaotic situation such as an unorganized task where nobody knows what they should be doing.

What are some common military terms?

Military language can communicate an attack, a specific meeting location or drill commands. Here are a few common military terms members may use regularly: Dittybopper: This common Army term has two different meanings.

What are some military slang words?

Band-Aid — A Vietnam-era term for a medic. Bang-bang — An Army term describing a pistol or rifle. Big Voice — Term used to describe the loudspeaker on a military base. The Big Voice warns of everything from incoming attacks to scheduled ordnance disposal. Bird — Slang for helicopter.

What are some military slang for dead bodies?

Swoop — Marine term for a weekend trip off base. Taco — An Air Force term for receiving an “unsatisfactory” grade on a training exercise due to the vague taco-shape of the letter “u.” Tango Uniform — Slang for “tits up,” which is the position dead bodies tend to face. The term can be applied to the deceased as well as broken pieces of equipment.