noun
General Slang
groundpounder
GROWND-pow-nder · noun · slang
An infantryman who fights on foot.
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A foot soldier — Army or Marine infantry who move and fight on the ground, as distinct from aviators or vehicle crews. Also written 'ground pounder.'
“The groundpounders did the hard walking while the pilots flew home to hot chow.”
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groundpounder In A Sentence
The groundpounders did the hard walking while the pilots flew home to hot chow.
Origin & Usage
US military slang, a synonym for grunt.
Variants
ground pounder
People Also Ask
What is a 'groundpounder'?
A groundpounder is a foot soldier — Army or Marine infantry who move and fight on the ground, as opposed to aviators or vehicle crews.
Is 'groundpounder' the same as a grunt?
Yes, it's essentially a synonym for grunt, both referring to infantry who do the hard walking and fighting on foot.
Is 'groundpounder' an insult?
Not really — it's informal and a little self-deprecating, often used with pride by the infantry themselves.
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