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  roger

  interjection

  all right; O.K.
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  Roger

  noun

  a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “fame” and “spear.”

roger

¹ American  

[roj-er] / ˈrɒdʒ ər /

interjection

1. Informal. all right; O.K.

2. message received and understood (a response to radio communications).

3. (often initial capital letter) Jolly Roger.

4. (formerly used in communications to represent the letterR. )

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Roger ² American  

[roj-er] / ˈrɒdʒ ər /

noun

1. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “fame” and “spear.”

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roger British  

/ ˈrɒdʒə /

interjection

1. (used in signalling, telecommunications, etc) message received Compare wilco

2. an expression of agreement

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verb

1. slang (of a man) to copulate (with)

Usage

The verb sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

Etymology

Origin of roger

From the name Roger; 1945–50 roger for def. 2 where it represents r(eceived)

Example Sentences

Back from his Key West pad came Williams' reply: ROGER.

From Time Magazine Archive

There were four rules for sending messages in the field: SEND, RECEIVE, ROGER, and MOVE!

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac

After having paid their respects to Sir ROGER, Will told him that Mr. Touchy and he must appeal to him upon a dispute that arose between them.

From The Coverley Papers by Various

Sir ROGER, upon seeing me laugh, desired me to tell him truly if I thought it possible for People to know him in that Disguise.

From The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays by Addison, Joseph

As I was yesterday taking the air with my friend Sir ROGER, we were met by a fresh-coloured ruddy young man, who rid by us full speed, with a couple of servants behind him.

From The Coverley Papers by Various