cannon cocker
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Meaning · English
A member of the military who fires guns; a soldier involved in gunnery.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A 'Cannon Cocker' is the lowest form of existence that there is in the Army. It is hot, dirty, dangerous, loud and continuous.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cannon cocker” mean?
A member of the military who fires guns; a soldier involved in gunnery.
Is “cannon cocker” formal or informal?
cannon cocker is generally derogatory, slang.