"awkward squad" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: awkward squads [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} awkward squad (plural awkward squads)
  1. (military) A squad of inept recruits assembled for special drill. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-awkward_squad-en-noun-da372pzv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 42 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 77 23 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 66 34 Topics: government, military, politics, war
  2. A group of inept or incompetent individuals in an organization.
    Sense id: en-awkward_squad-en-noun-zKWOzKIt

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