A yank's definitions

DP

Shortened form of the death penalty commonly used with LWOP (Life Without Parole) in news articles

Kevin got the DP for shooting 5 people and now is going to die in the gas chamber

by A yank August 13, 2023

Greyhound

A vehicle designed by Ford for the United States military in World War 2. It has had countless operators over the years and is even used by police departments in many countries including the United States. The most famous police role it actually played wasn’t in real life but in the movie die hard. The Greyhound was the RV (SWAT Van) that was sent in to assault Nakatomi Plaza. The vehicle is hit twice by Hans Gruber’s goons but before the criminals can destroy the vehicle John McClane throws C-4 into the AT crews floor and kills both of them.

The LAPD sent in the Greyhound once they saw the hostage situation was rapidly deteriorating

by A yank January 29, 2022

Papa

P in the NATO phonic alphabet

Florida Man: This is the SS PP we need urgent help.

Coast Guard operator: Sir what’s the name of your ship
Florida Man: The SS PP like Papa Papa

Coast Guard Operator: I know that but why?

by A yank January 29, 2022

Growler

The Growler is the USMC’s answer to what would serve as the branch’s primary Jeep and what could fit onto a Osprey. The Growler was designed all the way back in 1999 but first entered service in 2009. Only the Marine Crops has ever operated the vehicle. The Growler also makes an appearance in Battlefield 4 and a number of other video games.

My friend Ronald was pinned by multiple Chinese soldiers till me and Hank rode up in are Growler and saved the day. I think he owes me a beer

by A yank January 29, 2022

SAW

An acronym for Squad Automatic Weapon. It was originally designed to replace the pig which had been serving the US of A proud even before the Vietnam War. It has served with American and other nations troops in most of the world’s modern conflicts.

Hey B we sure gave old uncle Ivan a surprise when we ambushed him with are SAWs back there

by A yank January 29, 2022

Sherman

Either
1 A Tank used in WW2. It was originally just called the M4 Tank but was named the Sherman by the British. Or

2 A us General in the civil war named William T Sherman. He is also hated by the confederacy and loved by the Union

We sure gave those gerrys a surprise when two of are Sherman’s knocked out all their Tigers

Confederate soldier: why are we running from some Yankee blue-bellies. We can take em 3 to 1

Confederate general: It’s not just another blue belly general. It’s General Sherman.

by A yank January 29, 2022

Beat

A part of a city or town police officers patrol

I was assigned to the most violent beat in the whole city well my buddy Simon got the beat with the lowest amount of crime. I don’t think I will survive a day in that war zone.

by A yank January 29, 2022