noun
General Slang
dittybopper
DIT-ee-BOP-er · noun · slang
A Morse-code signals-intelligence operator.
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Definitions
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A signals-intelligence radio operator, especially one who copies Morse code by ear; named for the rhythmic 'dits' and 'dahs.'
“The dittyboppers pulled enemy transmissions out of the static all night.”
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dittybopper In A Sentence
The dittyboppers pulled enemy transmissions out of the static all night.
Origin & Usage
US Army signals-intelligence slang.
People Also Ask
What is a 'dittybopper'?
It's a signals-intelligence radio operator, especially one who copies Morse code by ear to intercept transmissions.
Why the name 'dittybopper'?
It comes from the rhythmic 'dits' and 'dahs' of Morse code that the operator listens to and transcribes.
What branch uses the term?
It's US Army signals-intelligence slang, tied to the job of intercepting and copying Morse traffic.
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