"jody" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: jodies [plural]
Etymology: From Jody, a generic name for males romancing soldiers' girlfriends while they are away from home. Head templates: {{en-noun}} jody (plural jodies)
  1. A Jody call. Synonyms: Jody chant, Jody cadence, Jody call, jody call

Inflected forms

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