English · Slang Attested

jody

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The man who seduces a soldier or inmate's wife or girlfriend during his absence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người quyến rũ vợ hoặc bạn gái của người khác trong lúc họ vắng mặt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Even today in the Marine Corps or the Army, one calls a jody, not a marching chant. For the trainee, Jody is the clever civilian who brutally divorces the soldier from the civilian world by appropriating all his possessions and loved ones. Ain't no use in callin home. Jody's on your telephone. Ain't

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 “jody” mean?

The man who seduces a soldier or inmate's wife or girlfriend during his absence.

Is “jody” formal or informal?

jody is generally slang.

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