Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jarhead
Noun
/ˈdʒɑːr.hɛd/
Definition
A slang term for a U.S. Marine.
Examples
- After the deployment, he returned home as a proud jarhead.
- She gave a salute to the jarhead passing by in his uniform.
Meaning
The term ‘jarhead’ refers to members of the United States Marine Corps, often used in a non-offensive context among Marines themselves.
Synonyms
- Marine
- G.I.
- Soldier
