English · Slang Attested

canteen lizard

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A soldier who relishes eating out or working in kitchens in the rear.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

binh sĩ thích ăn uống hoặc làm việc trong nhà bếp

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “canteen lizard” mean?

A soldier who relishes eating out or working in kitchens in the rear.

Is “canteen lizard” formal or informal?

canteen lizard is generally slang.

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