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

Arians, who became a member of the competition committee late in his coaching career, has discussed the situation with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and is an advocate of making officials full-time league employees.

From Los Angeles Times

When you look at who is featured – Winfrey, Bassett, Loder, and Arrington, but also Katori Hall, who co-wrote Turner’s musical, and Roger Davies, the manager who catapulted her to solo stardom – there aren’t many more people who need to be brought in to tell her tale.

From Salon

The trend continued into the 1990s, with the likes of Roger Clemens, Curt Schilling and John Smoltz deploying it with deadly effectiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Next, they hired Roger Ridlehoover and Maria Maturano of the Land Design Project to remove the lawn and plant climate-appropriate plants.

From Los Angeles Times

It was reminiscent of Roger Federer at his best, able to relieve pressure and deflate opponents by serving his way out of trouble.

From BBC