Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boche

noun

/boʊʃ/

Definition

A derogatory term used to refer to a German soldier, especially from World War I and World War II.

Examples

The French soldiers often used the term ‘boche’ during the Great War to refer to their enemies.
In his memoirs, he mentioned how the word ‘boche’ was a common term among the troops.

Meaning

Originally a slang term used by French soldiers when referring to German troops, ‘boche’ has evolved to also imply a broader disdain towards Germans at that time.