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   Jar·head

   /ˈjärˌhed/

   

   noun

   • 1. a US Marine. informal US

   Word Origin early 20th century (originally US dialect, in the sense ‘mule’): from jar1 + head. The word originally referred to members of the US army, on account of the mule mascot of the Army football teams.

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   What does Jarhead mean?

   • a U.S. Marine. slang. The screenplay is by Bill Broyles, the writer responsible for Jarhead, Cast Away, and Apollo 13. Jarhead definition: a U.S. Marine.. See examples of JARHEAD used in a sentence.

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   What does a marine 'Jarhead' mean?

   • “Jarhead” is a pejorative term for Marines, referring to the short and tight haircuts that Marines wear, as well as the notion that Marines are hard-headed and stubborn. While the term is used affectionately by Marines to other fellow Marines, it is often loathed when a soldier from another branch refers to a Marine as a “Jarhead.”

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   What is a Jarhead nickname?

   • Probably the most recognized nickname is "jarhead," according to the museum. Like many other terms, it was coined as an insult before it was taken by the Marines and turned into a source of pride. But what was the basis of the insult in the first place, and what has made it so popular?

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   Where did Jarhead come from?

   • Another theory on the origin of "jarhead" says that the Marines' uniforms played a part. The uniform has been a source of mockery throughout history, according to Mental Floss. Because it was originally made primarily of leather, Marines were dubbed "leathernecks" by their brothers-in-arms.

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   noun. jar· head ˈjär-ˌhed. Synonyms of jarhead. slang. : marine sense 2. Examples of jarhead in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Mike Ferazzi lived to ride his motorcycle with his brothers, members of the Jarheads, a group of bikers comprised of, well, jarheads, Marines.

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   The screenplay is by Bill Broyles, the writer responsible for Jarhead, Cast Away, and Apollo 13. Jarhead definition: a U.S. Marine.. See examples of JARHEAD used in a sentence.

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun jarhead. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in U.S. English. jarhead has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. military (1900s) horses and riding (1900s) See meaning & use.

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   Mar 29, 2022 · Probably the most recognized nickname is "jarhead," according to the museum. Like many other terms, it was coined as an insult before it was taken by the Marines and turned into a source of pride. But what was the basis of the insult in the first place, and what has made it so popular?

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   1 ENTRIES FOUND: jarhead (noun) jarhead / ˈ ʤɑɚˌhɛd/ noun. plural jarheads. Britannica Dictionary definition of JARHEAD. [count] US slang. : a member of the United States Marine Corps. JARHEAD meaning: a member of the United States Marine Corps.

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   2 days ago · noun. slang, derogatory. a U.S. Marine. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Word origin. [jar1 + head] Examples of 'jarhead' in a sentence. jarhead.

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   Definition of jarhead noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.