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 letter R. )

Roger

²

[ roj-er ]

noun

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

roger

/ ˈrɒdʒə /

interjection

1. See wilco
   (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 fordef 2 where it represents r(eceived)

Word History and Origins

Origin of roger¹

C20: from the name Roger , representing R for received

Example Sentences

For Roger, whose research also looks at Tudor quarantine measures that could be classified as “social distancing” today, the current environment has made him think more about how authorities handled outbreaks in the 16th century.

From Time

On Friday, she sacked Roger Goodell, basically asking: “Hey Commissioner, ever hear of double-jeopardy?”

From The Daily Beast

When Roger first heard what happened and saw the tape he was shocked, truly shocked, and outraged.

From The Daily Beast

To this day, Bush media maven Roger Ailes adamantly denies that he or the campaign had any role in the Willie Horton mug shot ad.

From The Daily Beast

A local radio personality named Roger Fredinburg remembers getting a call to see if he wanted to host a show at the new station.

From The Daily Beast

The beloved Mr. Roger's premiered in 1968, opening a door to television that didn't speak down to children.

From The Daily Beast

It lacks convincingness perhaps from the fact that Thomass theology is so largely philosophy, as Roger Bacon said.

From Project Gutenberg

Roger Bacon, an eminently learned monk of the Franciscan order, died, aged 80.

From Project Gutenberg

Only think of Roger Williams sharing in the proceeds of a slave sale.

From Project Gutenberg

Roger Jones, an American military officer of distinction, died at Washington.

From Project Gutenberg

Two queens of the snobocracy will entertain us at romping in the hay, with Sir Roger de Coverley to follow.

From Project Gutenberg