charlie
Произношение: [ˈtʃɑrli]
Слово
Контекст: «communication»
(noun) The word 'charlie' is often used in the military and aviation as a code word for the letter 'C'. This means it helps people to spell or communicate clearly, especially over radios.
Пример
In a military briefing, they said to use 'charlie' for the letter C.
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They didn't use 'charlie' when spelling out the word, which made it confusing.
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What does 'charlie' stand for in the phonetic alphabet?
Контекст: «colloquial»
(noun) Sometimes 'charlie' is used informally as a synonym for a person, often with a lighthearted or teasing tone. It can refer to someone who is being silly or goofy.
Пример
'That charlie is always making us laugh with his jokes!'
Пример
He wasn’t being a charlie; he was serious about the project.
Пример
Why is that charlie acting so funny today?
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