"goolie chit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: goolie chits [plural]
Etymology: Officers hoped the document would see them returned home with their goolies (testicles) intact. Etymology templates: {{l|en|goolies}} goolies Head templates: {{en-noun}} goolie chit (plural goolie chits)
  1. (UK, military, slang) A document addressed to civilians in a combat zone offering a reward for safe return of a downed airman. Tags: UK, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-goolie_chit-en-noun-I9x-qjci Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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