"brig rat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: brig rats [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} brig rat (plural brig rats)
  1. (US, military, slang) Somebody who has spent time in the brig; an offender in the military. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-brig_rat-en-noun-N8jhoFJe Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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