Movie) Band of brothers Flashcards
chum
.used as a friendly or familiar form of address between men or boys.
“it’s your own fault, chum”
rumbling
making or constituting a deep resonant sound.
“rumbling trams”
fumble
do or handle something clumsily.
“she fumbled with the lock”
scrounge
seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth.
“he had managed to scrounge a free meal”
billet
lodge (soldiers) in a particular place, especially a civilian’s house.
“most of the army was billeted within the town”
mutiny
an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
“a mutiny by those manning the weapons could trigger a global war”
doozy
something outstanding or unique of its kind.
“it’s gonna be a doozy of a black eye”
pukka
genuine.
“the more expensive brands are pukka natural mineral waters”
draftee
a person conscripted for military service
reprimand
a formal expression of disapproval.
“the golfer received a reprimand for a breach of rules”
causeway
a raised road or track across low or wet ground.
“an island reached at low tide by a causeway”