green army
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.