What does SARGE mean?

Parts of Speech

sarge is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, sarge refers to a noncommissioned officer in the military.

As a verb, sarge means to act like a noncommissioned officer in a bossy or domineering way.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /sɑrdʒ/

UK: /sɑːdʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word sarge is a shortened form of sergeant, which comes from the Old French word sergent, meaning "servant" or "attendant." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a noncommissioned officer in the military. As a verb, sarge is a more recent slang term that originated in the early 2000s and is often used in online gaming communities to describe someone who is acting bossy or domineering.

Synonyms

As a noun, sarge is synonymous with sergeant. As a verb, there are no direct synonyms, but similar words include bossy, domineering, and controlling.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include arges, gears, rages, and segar.

Example Sentences

• The sarge gave the troops their orders for the day.
• Don sarge me around like that, I know what Im doing.