roger
1 Americaninterjection
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Informal. all right; O.K.
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message received and understood (a response to radio communications).
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(often initial capital letter) Jolly Roger.
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(formerly used in communications to represent the letterR. )
noun
interjection
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(used in signalling, telecommunications, etc) message received Compare wilco
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an expression of agreement
verb
Usage
The verb sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
Etymology
Origin of roger
From the name Roger; 1945–50 roger for def. 2 where it represents r(eceived)
Example Sentences
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If he does see out his contract until the summer of 2027, he may well surpass Roger Hunt and go second in Liverpool's list of all-time goalscorers.
From BBC
Simmons’ property was designed by Swiss architect Roger P. Kurath and is made of “glass, steel, oak wood and concrete elements,” which emphasize the sweeping views of the mountains, valleys, and ocean.
From MarketWatch
“This was the year international finally paid off,” says Roger Aliaga-Diaz, global head of portfolio construction and chief economist, Americas, citing both dollar weakness and security selection for the gains.
From Barron's
For bond managers, 2025 was finally a year in which markets normalized and higher yields boosted returns, says Roger Hallam, global head of rates at Vanguard.
From Barron's
The discrepancy was earlier reported by independent journalist Roger Sollenberger.
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