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Alpha Charlie
AL-fuh CHAR-lee · phrase · slang
An 'ass-chewing'; a harsh reprimand.
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Phonetic-alphabet code for 'ass chewing,' being verbally dressed down.
“He got a serious Alpha Charlie from the Sergeant Major.”
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Alpha Charlie In A Sentence
He got a serious Alpha Charlie from the Sergeant Major.
Origin & Usage
U.S. military phonetic code (A-C).
People Also Ask
What does Alpha Charlie mean?
Alpha Charlie is phonetic-alphabet code for an 'ass chewing,' meaning a harsh verbal reprimand from a superior.
Why is it called Alpha Charlie?
Alpha and Charlie are the NATO phonetic words for A and C, standing in for 'ass chewing.'
How do you use Alpha Charlie in a sentence?
You'd say someone 'got an Alpha Charlie' after they were chewed out or dressed down by a superior for a mistake.
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