sarge

/sɑrʤ/ or /sɑrʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a military non-commissioned officer ranking above a corporal and below a warrant officer or a sergeant major, or a senior non-commissioned officer who is in charge of a section or platoon, or a high-ranking non-commissioned officer who serves as an assistant to an officer.

“The sarge yelled at the recruit to stand at attention.”

2. verb

to act or behave like a sergeant, typically in a strict or authoritative manner.

“The drill sergeant sarged the new recruits, making them march in perfect formation.”

Synonyms

  • non-commissioned officer
  • senior enlisted personnel
  • sergeant

Antonyms

  • private
  • recruit