roger

¹

[roj-er]

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. )

Roger

²

[roj-er]

noun

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

roger

/ ˈrɒdʒə /

interjection

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

2. an expression of agreement

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of roger¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of roger¹

C20: from the name Roger , representing R for received

Example Sentences

Roger Sturmey, a professor of reproductive medicine at the University of Hull, said the science was "important" and "impressive".

From BBC

Roger and Lindy Brown had lived in Paradise for 12 years when the Camp fire struck.

From Los Angeles Times

Roger, 60, worked in heating and air conditioning and had to return to the town often.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, Roger and Lindy bought a house in Paradise, a newly built, blue, two-bedroom with a white picket fence.

From Los Angeles Times

On a recent weekday afternoon, Roger and Lindy stood in their frontyard admiring the finishing touches on their only major construction project.

From Los Angeles Times