brig rat

noun

Somebody who has spent time in the brig; an offender in the military.

Meanings

nounbrig rat (plural brig rats)

plural brig rats

  1. USslanggovernmentSomebody who has spent time in the brig; an offender in the military.
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APA

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Chicago

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