jarhead

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

jarhead

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

jarhead

Term used by US Marines, meaning Marine

"'ey Jarhead."
"Hey."

by Suzy Martin June 18, 2004

jarhead

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

jarhead

Slang term for a US Marine comes from the resemblence of Marine Corps dress blue uniform to a mason jar, hence JAR HEAD. Sometimes considered derogatory, but commonly used amongst Marines.

Someone has to get killed let's send a jarhead or two

by sadoldshadow December 28, 2003

jarhead

a person serving in the United States Marine corps

That guy who cussed you out must have been a jarhead.

by Light Joker January 19, 2007

jarhead

Nickname for a US Marine Corps soldier. Derived from the standard haircut which made the soldiers head look like a jar, hence the nickname "jarhead".

Movie - Jarhead(2005)
Book - Jarhead(2003)

by Ajax19 July 16, 2008