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rog·er
(rŏj′ər)interj.
Used especially in radio communications to indicate receipt of a message.
tr.v. rog·ered, rog·er·ing, rog·ers Chiefly British Vulgar Slang
To have sexual intercourse with (a woman). Used of a man.
[From Roger, spoken representation of the letter r, short for received. V., from Roger, penis, from the name Roger.]
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roger
(ˈrɒdʒə)interj
1. (Telecommunications) (used in signalling, telecommunications, etc) message received. Compare wilco
2. an expression of agreement
vb
slang (of a man) to copulate (with)
[C20: from the name Roger, representing R for received]
Usage: The verb sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it is labelled as such in older editions of Collins English Dictionary. However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
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rog•er
(ˈrɒdʒ ər)interj.
1. Informal. all right; OK.
2. message received and understood (a response to radio communications).
[1940–45; from the name Roger; in definition 2 representing r(eceived)]
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roger
Past participle: rogered
Gerund: rogering
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roger
adverbIt is so; as you say or ask:
absolutely, agreed, all right, assuredly, aye, gladly, indubitably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, willingly, yea, yes.
Slang: right on.
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Translations
Rüdiger
Rogelio
Roger
RoarRoger
Roger
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roger
interj “roger” → „verstanden“
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