war baby
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An officer owing his position to the need of the time rather than competence.
Register: slang
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 “war baby” mean?
An officer owing his position to the need of the time rather than competence.
Is “war baby” formal or informal?
war baby is generally slang.