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terr en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /tɜː(ɹ)/

Etymology

Abbreviated form of terrorist.

Meanings

1. (Rhodesia, derogatory) An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War.
   • If a terr's on the run or if he goes to ground, It doesn't really matter 'cause they'll hunt him down. And if that terr's the first that shoots, He got no chance against the Black Boots. c. 1970, John Edmond, Black Boots (song), in Troopiesongs (album)
   • As he entered the trees, he called, "Terrs left about one minute ago – in a hurry. There is abandoned equipment – no time to collect – moving east on tracks." 2008, Alexandre Binda, The Saints: The Rhodesian Light Infantry, 30° South Publishers, page 92:

Forms

Synonyms

gook · floppy