roger

Transmission confirmed, over

Roger, a radio code word for the letter R, was used originally in radio communication to indicate that a message had been received.

People use it now to indicate understanding or affirmation.

affirmative

copy

Identical reproduction made

affirm · acknowledge · yes · agreed · absolutely · certainly · definitely · correct · ten-four · solid

radio

copy

Identical reproduction made

transmission · call-sign · ham · shortwave · airwaves · broadcast · static · CB · walkie-talkie · squawk

name

Federer

Graceful tennis legend

  • MooreAnglo-Irish family name
  • BannisterBarrier-breaking runner's surname
  • WatersAnglo surname, often inherited

Ebert · Clemens · Stone · Hammerstein · Penrose · Floyd · Goodell

slang

shag

Long-napped rug type

  • bonkPlayful head strike
  • humpRounded raised mass
  • screwThreaded metal fastener

lay · bed · root · bang · hook up · tumble · get it on

Categories
Opposites
radio communication acknowledgment

rogernegative

Opposite of affirmative

no · negatory · say again · unable · repeat

Phrases
Family

Jolly Roger

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G