"jankers" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Unknown Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jankers (uncountable)
  1. (British military slang) A form of military punishment which involves being confined to barracks, performing tedious and often pointless tasks, and being subjected to frequent uniform inspections. Tags: British, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-jankers-en-noun-ZZonTMMC Categories (other): British English Topics: government, military, politics, war
  2. (British military slang) Defaulters' drill. Tags: British, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-jankers-en-noun-oClM2Crv Categories (other): British English Topics: government, military, politics, war

Noun

Etymology: Unknown Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} jankers
  1. plural of janker Tags: form-of, plural Form of: janker
    Sense id: en-jankers-en-noun-VpJQatgX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 18 49 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 30 26 45

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