Navy Lingo

Question 1

Loose from moorings and out of control. Anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about.

Answer 1

Adrift

Question 2

The entire ship’s company (enlisted and officer).

Answer 2

All Hands

Question 3

Near or toward the stern of the vessel.

Answer 3

Aft-End

Question 4

The amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay.

Answer 4

Allotment

Question 5

Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand/ I comply.”

Answer 5

Aye Aye

Question 6

Building where sailors live.

Answer 6

Barracks

Question 7

Downstairs

Answer 7

Below

Question 8

Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted.

Answer 8

Brightwork

Question 9

Bed

Answer 9

Bunk/Rack

Question 10

Any anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object.

Answer 10

Buoy

Question 11

An order to resume work or duties.

Answer 11

Carry On

Question 12

The throw off, let fo, or unfurl.

Answer 12

Cast Off

Question 13

Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed.

Answer 13

Chain Locker

Question 14

Coupon of receipt book.

Answer 14

Chit/Chit Book

Question 15

Raising or lowering of a national flag. Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the National Ensign.

Answer 15

Colors

Question 16

Place to eat.

Answer 16

Chow Hall/Mess Deck

Question 17

To dispose of by throwing over the side.

Answer 17

Deep Six

Question 18

National flag; Commissioned Officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Answer 18

Ensign

Question 19

Snugly secured.

Answer 19

Fast

Question 20

A unit of length (equal to 6 ft) used for measuring the depth of water.

Answer 20

Fathom

Question 21

Any Commissioned Officer in pay grade 0-7 or above.

Answer 21

Flag Officer

Question 22

Kitchen

Answer 22

Galley

Question 23

An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brown or accommodation ladder.

OR

An order meaning to clear the way.

Answer 23

Gangway

Question 24

Storage room

Answer 24

Gear Locker

Question 25

Candy, gum or cafeteria.

Answer 25

Geedunk

Question 26

Battle Stations

Answer 26

General Quarters

Question 27

Bathroom/Toilet

Answer 27

Head

Question 28

Permission to leave the base normally for more that 48 hours.

Answer 28

Liberty

Question 29

Lines erected around the weather decks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side.

Answer 29

Lifeline

Question 30

Ceiling

Answer 30

Overhead

Question 31

Hallway

Answer 31

Passageway

Question 32

Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction and inspection.

Answer 32

Quarters

Question 33

A job specialty title.

Answer 33

Rating

Question 34

Wake up, start a new day.

Answer 34

Reveille

Question 35

Place to wash dishes.

Answer 35

Scullery

Question 36

Drinking fountain

Rumor

Answer 36

Scuttlebutt

Question 37

Lock, put away, or stop work.

Answer 37

Secure

Question 38

Hospital/Medical Clinic

Answer 38

Sickbay

Question 39

Mop

Answer 39

Swab

Question 40

Time to sleep, end of day.

Answer 40

Taps

Question 41

Five minutes before taps.

Answer 41

Tattoo

Question 42

Upstairs

Answer 42

Topside

Question 43

Begin work

Answer 43

Turn to

Question 44

Working above the highest deck; generally performing maintenance on the ship’s mast.

Answer 44

Working Aloft