Meaning of Jody call | Babel Free

Definitions

A cadence or cadence call, a traditional call-and-response work song sung by military personnel while running or marching.

US, slang

Examples

“No matter⟳ how tired they became, once someone in the ranks began a Jody call⟳, the whole platoon would pick⟳ it up and everyone seemed to march⟳ a little taller.”

“To march⟳, to be in formation with one's fellows, moving together with such precision that every footstep hits the ground at precisely the same time, and listening to the sing-song of a jody call⟳ or the steady cadence of a marching band is indeed pleasurable.”

“Perhaps you would like⟳ to help⟳ us pick⟳ up the pace with a jody call⟳?”

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