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

In the 1980s Zapp had a string of gold albums with front man Roger Troutman using the voice box technology to make his voice sound futuristic, and in the 1990s AutoTune went from being a tool producers use to fine-tune a singer’s pitch on a recording to being the featured sound on a recording.

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Trusted Ineos figure Roger Bell has become United's chief finance officer and Kirstin Furber has arrived from Channel 4 as people director.

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The Roger Albert Clark Rally won't be Hollie's first taste of high speed, she comes comes from an acclaimed Scottish motorsport family.

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Tagliabue replaced Pete Rozelle as commissioner in 1989 and served until September 2006, when he was replaced by current commissioner Roger Goodell.

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“Paul was the ultimate steward of the game—tall in stature, humble in presence and decisive in his loyalty to the NFL,” commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.

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