roger

[ roj-er ]

/ ˈrɒdʒ ər /

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interjection

Informal. all right; O.K.

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

(often initial capital letter) Jolly Roger.

(formerly used in communications to represent the letter R.)

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Words nearby roger

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Origin of roger

from the name Roger; in def. 2 representing r(eceived)

Definition for roger (2 of 2)

Roger

[ roj-er ]

/ ˈrɒdʒ ər /

noun

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

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Example sentences from the Web for roger

On Friday, she sacked Roger Goodell, basically asking: “Hey Commissioner, ever hear of double-jeopardy?”
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When Roger first heard what happened and saw the tape he was shocked, truly shocked, and outraged.
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To this day, Bush media maven Roger Ailes adamantly denies that he or the campaign had any role in the Willie Horton mug shot ad.
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A local radio personality named Roger Fredinburg remembers getting a call to see if he wanted to host a show at the new station.
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The beloved Mr. Roger's premiered in 1968, opening a door to television that didn't speak down to children.
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This eighteenth-century Colonial narrative gives a vivid description of Roger's Rangers.
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That evening Roger was sitting beside his wife alone, caressing the thin hand that returned the fond pressure.
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"Radar bridge here," Roger's voice chimed in softly on the speaker.
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A man going into battle might look, so she thought, as Roger Ormiston looked now—very stern and strained.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet
"I am glad he got it, since it pleases him," said Phil to Roger, and the senator's son nodded in agreement.
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British Dictionary definitions for roger

roger

/ (ˈrɒdʒə) /

interjection

(used in signalling, telecommunications, etc) message receivedCompare wilco

an expression of agreement

verb

slang (of a man) to copulate (with)

Word Origin for roger

C20: from the name Roger, representing R for received

usage for roger

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

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