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roger | rager |

As a proper noun roger

is .

As a noun rager is

(lb) one who rages.

roger

English

Etymology 1

From (Roger), used circa 1940 in UK and US military communication to represent "R" when spelling out a word. "R" is the first letter in (received), used to acknowledge understanding a message.

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • (radio telecommunications) Received (used in radio communications to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood)
    • Roger , sir.
    Synonyms
    * roger that
    See also
    * ack * over * over and out * wilco

    Etymology 2

    Possibly from Old German Hrotger via (etyl) roger.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • Of a man, to have sexual intercourse with (someone), especially in a rough manner.
  • To have sexual intercourse.
    • Synonyms
    * See also
    Derived terms
    * rogering

    Anagrams

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    rager

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (lb) One who rages.
  • * 2005 , Paul Blum, Teacher's Guide to Anger Management , page 51:
    • Ragers are feared and detested by teachers for their potential to destroy a lesson.
  • (lb) A party, particularly a large, wild party (social event).
  • (lb) A raging erection; a massive erection of the penis.
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