rodger: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (in formal contexts), Medium (in very specific slang/vulgar contexts)Informal, Slang, Vulgar
Quick answer
What does “rodger” mean?
To have sexual intercourse with (slang, often vulgar).
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To have sexual intercourse with (slang, often vulgar).
An informal greeting or expression of approval in British military slang, related to "roger that". The vulgar sense is a relatively modern slang term.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The vulgar slang term is known in both varieties, though its familiarity may vary. The non-vulgar military/aviation usage (e.g., "Roger that") is international but often associated with American media.
Connotations
Primarily vulgar in modern use. The non-vulgar use is neutral/professional in specific contexts.
Frequency
Extremely rare in polite conversation. More frequent as a given name or in the specific phrase "roger that".
Grammar
How to Use “rodger” in a Sentence
[S] rodger [O] (transitive verb)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “rodger” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- I heard a crude joke about someone getting rogered in the pub.
American English
- The movie's dialogue included a threat to 'rodger' the protagonist.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used (except in linguistic/sociological studies of slang).
Everyday
Highly avoided due to vulgarity. Risk of severe offense.
Technical
Used in aviation/military communications as the code word for the letter 'R' and in the phrase 'roger that'.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “rodger”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “rodger”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “rodger”
- Using it casually, mistaking it for the harmless name or radio term 'Roger'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
They are spelled/pronounced the same, but the verb 'rodger' (often lower-case) is a distinct, vulgar slang term. The name Roger is neutral.
No. The correct phrase is 'roger that' (from the phonetic alphabet). Using 'rodger' alone as a verb does NOT mean 'to understand'.
The verb form is considered highly vulgar and offensive in most social contexts. Learners should avoid using it entirely.
Dictionaries record the language as it is used, including offensive slang, so people can understand meanings they encounter.
To have sexual intercourse with (slang, often vulgar).
Rodger is usually informal, slang, vulgar in register.
Rodger: in British English it is pronounced /ˈrɒdʒ.ə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈrɑː.dʒɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “roger that (radio comms: message understood)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'Jolly Roger' (the pirate flag) — but this is a word you do NOT want to fly in polite company.
Conceptual Metaphor
SEX IS AN AGGRESSIVE ACT (in the vulgar slang usage).
Practice
Quiz
In modern informal British English, the verb 'to rodger' primarily means: