Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nasho

noun
/ˈnaʃoʊ/
Definition
A slang term used in Australia to refer to someone who is serving in the National Service.
Examples
  • After finishing school, he decided to join the army as a nasho.
  • Many nashos had to adapt quickly to military life.
Meaning
It commonly implies a person who is part of a military service or has been enlisted for compulsory military duties.
Synonyms
  • National Serviceman
  • Conscriptee
  • Soldier