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Whiskey Pete
WISS-kee PEET · noun · slang
Slang for white phosphorus (WP) munitions.
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Slang for white phosphorus, an incendiary/smoke-producing substance used in munitions, from the initials 'WP' rendered loosely in phonetic style.
“"Mark the position with Whiskey Pete before the strike."”
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Whiskey Pete In A Sentence
"Mark the position with Whiskey Pete before the strike."
Origin & Usage
US military slang from the initials WP (white phosphorus).
People Also Ask
What is "Whiskey Pete"?
It's military slang for white phosphorus, an incendiary and smoke-producing substance used in munitions. The name comes loosely from the initials 'WP'.
Where does the name "Whiskey Pete" come from?
It's a playful spoken rendering of the letters 'WP' (white phosphorus), similar to the older nicknames 'Willie Pete' and 'Willie Peter'.
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