Meaning of short-timer | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve.
   US, historical, slang
2. A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.
3. An employee who has given notice of their intent to leave.
   colloquial
4. The customer of a prostitute.
   colloquial

Examples

“Almost every Marine in Viet Nam carries a short-timer’s calendar of his tour of duty—the usual 365 days—plus a bonus of 20 days for being a Marine.”

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