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General Slang
Tango down
TANG-goh DOWN · phrase · slang
Slang/phonetic: an enemy (target) has been killed.
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Phonetic-flavored slang meaning a target (enemy) has been neutralized or killed — 'Tango' for T (target) plus 'down'.
“"Two tangos down at the doorway, moving to clear the next room."”
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Tango down In A Sentence
"Two tangos down at the doorway, moving to clear the next room."
Origin & Usage
Modern military and law-enforcement/tactical slang using 'Tango' for T (target); popularized further by film and video games.
Variants
tangos down
People Also Ask
What does "tango down" mean?
It means an enemy target has been neutralized or killed — "Tango" stands for T (target) and "down" means dropped.
Why is an enemy called a "tango"?
"Tango" is the phonetic code word for the letter T, which here stands for "target."
Where did "tango down" become popular?
It comes from military and tactical slang and was popularized further by films and video games.
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