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US Army slang possibly from the Korean War, where helicopters were first used to transport wounded troops, but certainly in use during the Vietnam War. A contraction of evacuated, it means to be removed from a combat zone, by helicopter, to an aid station or hospital and, if the injury or wound is serious enough, back to the United States.
Jimmy got creased a couple of times during Charlie’s last attack; dumb fuck thought he was going to be evaced, but all he got was a purple heart and a pat on the head.
Evaced by AKACroatalin February 23, 2017
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US Army slang from the Vietnam War. A contraction of evacuated, it means to be removed from a combat zone, by helicopter, to an aid station or hospital and, if the injury or wound is serious enough, back to the United States.
Joe caught some shrapnel in Charlie's last mortar attack; he's bein' evaced back to the States with a stopover for more surgery in Japan.
Shame, now we'll get another FNG.
evaced by Croatalin November 23, 2013
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Evaned (E*van"id) {L. evanidus}

adj.
1. Unexpectedly sudden: an abrupt change.
2. Redlight;Redlight;Redlight;Redlight;Redlight;Redlight;Redlight;Redlight;Redlight;Redlight;
3. To pounce on the brakes.
4. Steeply merged a foot to a pedal. See Synonyms at steep
Guy: Bro you see that Fire Truck? it's been Evaned like 15 times!

Passenger: Dude WTF this blows stop slamming on your brakes
Driver: Yea, another fucking red light
Passenger: Bro, when will you ever stop getting Evaned!
Evaned by redtruck June 29, 2013
I evaned so hard in golf today
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Got Evaned 

When in a text message thread with friends, you respond to any comments with extreme trolling, continually referencing a past sensitive issue
Friend: Does anyone wanna game tonight?
Me: No, too busy polishing my Tom Brady GOAT bobblehead
Other Friend: You just Got Evaned

UNCLE EVANED 

When he runs, bumps into the corner of the wall and trips over his own feet, he Uncle Evaned it.
UNCLE EVANED by Bebobebo999 September 17, 2021
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