"gedunk" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: gedunks [plural]
Etymology: The word was used by U.S. Marines stationed in China in the 20s and 30s to denote candy or sweets the Marines would give to their girlfriends. Head templates: {{en-noun}} gedunk (plural gedunks)
  1. (US, military, slang) A snack; a junk food item. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-gedunk-en-noun-OY04t2tM Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 52 48 Topics: government, military, politics, war
  2. (US, military, slang) A canteen or snack bar. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-gedunk-en-noun-8OmFUmKh Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 52 48 Topics: government, military, politics, war

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