Tail End Charlie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (UK, in World War II, slang) The last aircraft in a formation.
- (UK, in World War II, slang) The rear gunner in a bomber.
- (slang) The man guarding the rear of a patrol.
- (slang) The southernmost thunderstorm in a band of storms, often subject to the best conditions for strengthening.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tail-End Charlie | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Tail End Charlies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |