green army

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Meaning · English

The regular army, not including any special forces.

Register: slang

Examples

'We'll get the green army to keep an eye on the place, make sure there's not too much activity while our backs are turned,' said the ops officer.

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 “green army” mean?

The regular army, not including any special forces.

Is “green army” formal or informal?

green army is generally slang.