1 definition by BigBear2014
Absent Without Official Leave (Pronounced "A-Wall"). A military term used to describe a person who disappears without notice or permission. Non-Military people have also adopted the term to describe someone who went crazy, did something ridiculous, or went to great lengths to accomplish something.
The guy just went AWOL and killed everyone.
Private Ryan went AWOL from the base and we can't find him.
Private Ryan went AWOL from the base and we can't find him.
by BigBear2014 July 3, 2014