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• roger
  roger

  interjection

  all right; O.K.
• Roger
  Roger

  noun

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

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

Back from his Key West pad came Williams' reply: ROGER.

From Time Magazine Archive

There were four rules for sending messages in the field: SEND, RECEIVE, ROGER, and MOVE!

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac

As we were walking towards it, You must know, says Sir ROGER, I never make use of any body to row me, that has not either lost a leg or an arm.

From The Coverley Papers by Various

Enter Roger by a secret door, R. ROGER.

From The Holiday Round by Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)

All who know that shire are very well acquainted with the parts and merits of Sir ROGER.

From The Coverley Papers by Various