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

Among them is Roger Dunton, who says he is "probably the oldest" claimant at his local station in Leicestershire.

From BBC

Roger Quilliam has been a member of UKIP's National Executive Committee since 2024.

From BBC

Roger Highfield, from the Science Museum in London, which awarded Dr Goodall a fellowship earlier this year, called her an "inspiration".

From BBC

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