roger
interjection
all right; O.K.
roger
1 American
[roj-er]
/ ˈrɒdʒ ər /
interjection
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Informal. all right; O.K.
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message received and understood (a response to radio communications).
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(often initial capital letter) Jolly Roger.
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(formerly used in communications to represent the letterR. )
Roger
2
American
[roj-er]
/ ˈrɒdʒ ər /
noun
roger
British
/ ˈrɒdʒə /
interjection
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(used in signalling, telecommunications, etc) message received Compare wilco
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an expression of agreement
verb
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
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When Trump gave an order, Pompeo’s default response was: “ ‘Yes sir, roger that,’ ” Bolton wrote in his memoir, “The Room Where It Happened.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2020
The controller said, “Number2EchoX roger, and you’re cleared . . . ”
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2020
Plus I suggested she was just as immature and advised a breakup, exactly what you’d want in your scenario, but, roger.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2019
Plus, I suggested she was just as immature and advised a breakup, exactly what you’d want in your scenario, but, roger.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 22, 2019
It read: Agatha very ill come to me roger in perfect health.
From The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck A Comedy of Limitations by James Branch Cabell
Analyst Roger Samuel lists improving contract economics, reduced funding risks, and growing visibility over future earnings among the attractions at Megaport, which he continues to rate as a buy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Condé Nast’s chief executive, Roger Lynch, is stepping down to lead toy company Mattel, replacing Ynon Kreiz as he departs for a top role at the media conglomerate born from Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
"It's a bit like when Roger Bannister broke four minutes for the mile. Once he'd done it everybody did it because you see what's possible," Boxer-Cahill, who is now 69 years old, told BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Roger Cook, the state's premier, described the news as a "very confronting situation".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“Question Number Nine: We all know that in 1961, Roger Maris broke the Babe’s home-run record with sixty-one home runs. How many did Mickey Mantle have in that same year?”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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