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pizza box
PEET-suh BOKS · noun · slang
The Expert Infantryman or marksmanship badge, jokingly.
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A slang reference to certain square skill badges, likened to a flat pizza box worn on the chest.
“He finally earned his pizza box after the badge testing.”
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pizza box In A Sentence
He finally earned his pizza box after the badge testing.
Origin & Usage
US military slang.
People Also Ask
What is a 'pizza box' in the military?
It's a joking nickname for certain square skill badges, such as marksmanship or expert badges, likened to a flat pizza box worn on the chest.
Why is the badge called a pizza box?
Its flat, square shape resembles a takeaway pizza box, so troops nicknamed it accordingly.
Is 'pizza box' a put-down?
Not really — it's affectionate barracks humor, and earning one still marks a genuine qualification.
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