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A word used by both ordinary people and marines to talk about marines. The term jarhead came out because of the very short hair cuts which resembles that of a jar.
1. Every single jarhead made the mistake of joining the corps.
2. I was made to be a jarhead, i was made to kick ass "Oorah".
by The Kevin December 28, 2005
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The term "jarhead" comes from the shape of the Old Corps covers (hats) that were worn by Marines. The poster is assuming that it is derrogatory, but in fact Marines call each other jarhead as a matter of course.
by davewojta October 28, 2003
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jarhead

Term used by US Marines, meaning Marine
"'ey Jarhead."
"Hey."
by Suzy Martin June 18, 2004
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Jarhead

NOUN. A nick name for marines. Originated from the "high and tight" haircuts that make their heads look like jars.

The derrogatory version means That your head is like an empty jar, thus meaning stupid.

Marines call each other jarheads, so it's okay to say it if your a marine or a friend of a marine.
Kind of like the word "nigga." niggas can say it, YOU CAN'T.
1.(marine)Once a jarhead,always a jarhead.

2.(derrogatory) Your about as confused as a jarhead fuckin' a football.

3.(nigga) Wassup, my jarhead?

OR Thats one a funny-ass jarhead, right there!
by The Bugness December 31, 2010
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Jarhead. Noun. Slang for Marine. Origin: from the resemblance to a jar of the regulation high and tight haircut. The Marine's head by implication, therefore, also a jar. An empty vessel.
That jarhead got himself blown up during his tour in Iraq.
by Sassygirl91 July 31, 2011
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Jarhead

1. A member of the United States Marine Corps
2. Great book, terrible movie
1. Don't call a Marine a "jarhead" if you are not a Marine yourself.
2. Man, Anthony Swofford's "Jarhead" is such a great book, too bad the movie sucked big, hairy balls.
by jay-x April 29, 2008
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Jarhead

Jarhead is a derogative term for US Marines based on the popular/common perception that they only follow orders and are incapable of individual thought as it is trained out of them in USMC basic.
Jarheads don't have to think. They only have to follow orders.
by Loki124 October 11, 2008
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