Roger

Why do we say Roger on the radio?

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  1. PageDoll says:
    September 5, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    Boy we had some fun with this one.

  3. ldrodger says:
    August 22, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    [seneschal] alias ‘roger’. More than you wish to know about the surname ‘ROGER’ can be found on my personal files server:
    http://69.68.220.78/Seneschal_Roger.html .

    My question is: Why did the English decide to use the word ‘Roger’ to represent ‘Seneschal’? And why is ‘Roger’ such a derogatory term in Britain? I suspect I know, and the above file may show, but others may find the thread interesting.

    Quoting a correspondent, (paraphrased), “Scotland has been more than adequately Rogered already”.

  4. ldrodger says:
    August 22, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    [charlie] As with ‘roger’, a phonic for the letter ‘c’ which means ‘yes’ from the Spanish ‘Si’. Phonics for the complete alphabet from ‘alpha’ to ‘zulu’ can be found by any search engine, ie ‘google’.

  5. deanroger says:
    June 7, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Over in radio land means I am done talking and now it is your turn to talk. A telephone and other device are known as duplex transmitting devices meaning both parties can talk at the same time. However in radio land the two way radio on single transmission single receive and only one person can talk at a time so to avoid confusion and one person walking on another the word over is used to indicate the end of talking by one of the parties.
    Wilco in radio land means will comply and is used a lot with the word roger like roger wilco meaning I received your transmission and I will comply with the request. “go to the store and get some milk and bring it back” roger wilco.
    Charlie I don’t know and I really don’t care.
    My name is Roger and I really don’t care about Charlie especially if Charlie is competing with me for your heart.
    I thought you might find that cute. You are cute and that begins with a C as well.
    Charlie is actually the phonetic word for the letter C but you already knew that.

    • leoNard says:
      December 24, 2009 at 9:20 am

      Thanks, deanroger…I worked in radio many years ago and forgot more than I know :lol: …It now makes more sens(C)e in about these new telephones; that is, about..

      “A telephone and other device are known as duplex transmitting devices meaning both parties can talk at the same time. “

      :smile: ROGER…happy season of new and it will be spring in march(4th)…Mar. 25 and the NINE months :razz:

  6. MtnDood says:
    June 1, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    What happened at [prom]?? Haha so ignorant of your friends demise.

  7. tedt says:
    July 11, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    I also had a snake in my hands when i was young :wink: huge one :shock: .

  8. rosshoover says:
    May 26, 2008 at 2:34 am

    Every time I see the word “answer” I click on it to see if you have investigated this weird, peculiar spelling. I’ve searched your website to no answer. Please what is with this strange word “answer”?

    Thank you so much, this word has bothered me for a very long time; forty years. Ross

  9. hallidayadam says:
    May 16, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Wilco means I have recieved your transmission and I will comply. I noticed you also made an error, you dont actually say over and out, it is like saying go ahead and then goodbye. I also have a picture of me with a snake and it is going for mucho bucks on facebook in owned. I also have a picture of the spider that bit me while I was down in Peru.

  10. TongueTwislers says:
    May 16, 2008 at 2:08 am

    hey Marina
    please respond to this cause i’m starting to get confuses with to emotions, mad :mad: or sad :cry:

    Why does nuts mean crazy :?: ? :?:

    P.S i’m getting mad :evil: :mad: :evil:

  11. gregory g mcbride says:
    May 15, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    Marina,
    OVER : Core meaning-a gramatical word used to indicate a position directly above something either resting on the top of something or above the upper surface of something with a space in between
    more then, accross interrvenning space, so as to fall, again, affecting, curing, recovered from, in preference to, finished, indicating somebody’s turn to speak, shot, score above a perticular number in a wager, pass above, carry agenda item forward

    WILKO: term in radio comunication used to indicate that you understand what has just been said in a radio message and will do what is necessary

    Charlie: a core word for the letter C

    Greg :mrgreen: :eek: :idea: :arrow: :cool: :wink:

  12. hkbulb says:
    May 15, 2008 at 8:45 am

    Hello Marina

    “Over” means – literally – over to you

    “wilco” is an abbreviated form of “will comply” (WILl COmply)

    “charlie” on the radio can mean a couple of things (not “the enemy”!!)
    – it is the phonetic alphabet word for the letter ‘C’, or
    – it is used to indicate “Correct”. In long distance radio communications, saying “Charlie charlie” is a lot easier to understand than “affirmative” or “affirm”

    Love the videos!

  13. Henry says:
    May 15, 2008 at 7:08 am

    hi,marina i’m wondering what is the origin of the word ‘hamburger’?

  14. ziomalkav says:
    May 15, 2008 at 4:40 am

    My word request is “spruce”!

  15. roachmeistercom says:
    May 14, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    So I got side tracked trying to read through the thread… Can someone help me cheet and just post the roger, wilco, and… whatever the third thing was? :shock:

    I forgot what the last thing was….

  17. miller1970 says:
    May 14, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    WASNT LISTNING JUST WACHING.THAT WAS HOT :evil:

  18. Prospero says:
    May 14, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    What do you get when you cross the Atlantic Ocean with the Titanic?

    Halfway.

  19. cimska says:
    May 14, 2008 at 9:52 am

    over- my statement has ended
    wilco- i have heard your statement and will carry it out
    charlie- term for the enemy or the letter c

  20. TongueTwislers says:
    May 14, 2008 at 7:21 am

    This is a pretty random question but… do you like wolves :?: ? :?:

  21. TongueTwislers says:
    May 14, 2008 at 7:14 am

    hey marina loved this video it was great.
    over means finished speaking, wilco means i’ll co-operate and charlie either stands for the letter C, or the enemy :!: ! :!:

    Ohh yea could you reaserch the word nuts for me?
    Beacause it confuses me how that came to mean crazy :?: ? :?:

    Hope to hear from you soon ToungeTwister :wink: :mrgreen:

  22. bosscelt says:
    May 14, 2008 at 6:33 am

    Over = over to you
    WilCo = Will Comply
    Charlie = C

  23. doubi says:
    May 14, 2008 at 6:23 am

    Hola Marina ;)
    I’ve got a word for you. * Zeitgeist *
    I’d love to see that one. =)
    ps. i’m russian too much love <3

  25. trajan says:
    May 14, 2008 at 12:23 am

    Hey, you should do some appropriate cognates… I believe shirt and skirt come from sker-, meaning “to cut”. Is that right?

  26. errin says:
    May 14, 2008 at 12:12 am

    Although it may seem like a cliche’, I must admit that words like ‘Roger’, ‘Wilco’, and “Over” are not part of my vocabulary. Not only do I subscribe to the school of thought that it ain’t over ’til it’s over, but as both a passionate philophile and a dominant-type person making the most of life, calling an end to things unduly is taking the easy way out, and that only makes things worse, leading to a life less fulfilled. Calling it quits means you embarked on a venture you were unable to complete due to lack of intelligence, will, or talent. Either get in it to win it, or don’t get in it at all. Taking the easy way out, taking the convenient path, seems simple, but it is not… the price you pay ultimately is higher than the price you’d pay if you just took the difficult path and the hard choices when they are placed in front of you.

    Myself, I do not quit… I endure. I do not declare ‘Uncle’, ‘Roger’, or ‘Wilco’… let the other guy do such, but it won’t be me. The logic is simple: The first step towards losing is thinking you’ll quit, while the first step to winning is knowing you won’t quit. To the victor go the spoils… the rest can wallow in their own self-defeat. Such is the price of thinking you can call an end to a situation when the facts of life are that situations resolve themselves, and thinking you have the power to end what you can’t end is simply a vanity and nothing more.

    I’ll end my twist on this lesson with a set of lyrics from a song called ‘White Flag’ by the singer Dido. It sums up my point perfectly. Thank you for another interesting lesson, Ms. Marina ‘HotForWords’ Orlova. I hope your friend Anna was able to land her biplane… and I assume she was flying a biplane since she was definitely bissextile. And, even if she did crash, she went out after being rogered by your sexy self, which can’t be a bad thing. What a way to go actually. : ) Peace, Errin

    “White Flag”

    I know you think that I shouldn’t still love you,
    Or tell you that.
    But if I didn’t say it, well I’d still have felt it
    where’s the sense in that?

    I promise I’m not trying to make your life harder
    Or return to where we were

    I will go down with this ship
    And I won’t put my hands up and surrender
    There will be no white flag above my door
    I’m in love and always will be

    I know I left too much mess and
    destruction to come back again
    And I caused nothing but trouble
    I understand if you can’t talk to me again
    And if you live by the rules of “it’s over”
    then I’m sure that that makes sense

    I will go down with this ship
    And I won’t put my hands up and surrender
    There will be no white flag above my door
    I’m in love and always will be

    And when we meet
    Which I’m sure we will
    All that was there
    Will be there still
    I’ll let it pass
    And hold my tongue
    And you will think
    That I’ve moved on….

    I will go down with this ship
    And I won’t put my hands up and surrender
    There will be no white flag above my door
    I’m in love and always will be

    • errin says:
      May 14, 2008 at 12:21 am

      You know, I just had to follow up the Dido lyrics with some Devo lyrics, the song being ‘Whip It’. Basically, if you don’t get on top of a situation, a situation gets on top of you. I’ll let the lyrics explain the rest…

      “Whip It”

      Crack that whip
      Give the past the slip
      Step on a crack
      Break your momma’s back
      When a problem comes along
      You must whip it
      Before the cream sits out too long
      You must whip it
      When somethings going wrong
      You must whip it

      Now whip it Into shape Shape it up Get straight
      Go forward Move ahead Try to detect it Its not too late
      To whip it Whip it good

      When a good time turns around
      You must whip it
      You will never live it down
      Unless you whip it
      No one gets away
      Until they whip it

      I say whip it
      Whip it good
      I say whip it
      Whip it good

      Crack that whip
      Give the past the slip
      Step on a crack
      Break your momma’s back
      When a problem comes along
      You must whip it
      Before the cream sits out too long
      You must whip it
      When somethings going wrong
      You must whip it

      Now whip it Into shape Shape it up Get straight
      Go forward Move ahead Try to detect it Its not too late
      To whip it Into shape Shape it up Get straight
      Go forward Move ahead Try to detect it Its not too late
      To whip it Whip it good

    • Bob says:
      May 14, 2008 at 12:50 am

      It’s better to the music:-
      White Flag

    • errin says:
      May 14, 2008 at 2:11 am

      And, through sheer coincidence, I found a video example of what a quitter is all about. Watch as a grown man acts like a big baby over nothing. Loser is as loser does…

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmpkCreWUQE

      hehe :twisted:

  27. velroy84 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 11:23 pm

    Petster – How this word is gonna work. Is it associated with pets???? :roll:

  28. John says:
    May 13, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    girl you better get dave out of port.

  29. rocknroll_drummer says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    Hey Marina, I was watching the news and they kept using the term “good Samaritan” and I couldn’t help but think that this was the perfect phrase for you to research. If you could, that would be awesome!

    Thanks
    ~Rocknroll_drummer

  30. John says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Gee Marina, I guess this means you’ll be moving up the echelon now.

  31. John says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Another word request……marzipan…….Thank you eversomuch

  32. 2hotforwordsfanclub says:
    May 13, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    Just wanted to say that I was very disappointed about your appearance and manner of dress on the radio show Marina. Knowing how many admirers tune in I thought you would at least make a bettor effort for your listeners.
    In fact you looked more like the front of a tranny .

    Does this translate ? tranny = transistor radio or drag queen
    Now you are going to tell me that the radio show I can’t get in the UK is a TV programme with vision just called Radio Show right ?
    oops size 14 boot … ground swallow me up please.

  33. John says:
    May 13, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    Maia Marina, Dearest fo all my Teachers

    I have a word request……..Yurodivy ……… Thank you eversomuch!

  34. tiger-the-vicious says:
    May 13, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    How do we pay for your video Marina ?
    Will you accept credit cards ?
    The credit card companies won’t issue them to hamsters.
    Have you investigated accepting Paypal ?
    safe simple and secure …and they take credit cards also.
    You need an ebay account I think but just don’t use it.
    You can send to your bank when ever you want.
    I can ring ebay for more details I have the number as I am a powerseller.

  35. buzzword says:
    May 13, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    Wha… what was that in the middle of the lesson!? Yea, does anyone else see that?

  36. caktonias says:
    May 13, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    I’d love to know the origin of the word Mythology and what separates it from Theology.

  37. dark knight says:
    May 13, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    Hi Marina,
    Could you please tell me the word origin for vampire? thanks keep up the lessons I am learning so much :smile:

  38. bluesland says:
    May 13, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    Where did the word Blues as related to a form of music originate.

  41. sirscratchalot05 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    if you dont mind looking this up for me beautiful. but i would like to know why when speaking over a radio, why we say number so wierd. for example three over the radio is to be pronounced tree. four-fower, five- fife and nine- niner. ever since ive joined the military ive wondered why we have to say them differently.

    • hkbulb says:
      May 15, 2008 at 8:59 am

      Hey sirscratchalot05, it is all about clarity on the radio. What you hear in your headset is attenuated by static and other interference, which can make it hard to discern words and numbers clearly. The ‘exaggerated’ way of saying numbers helps to make them sound more distinct when communicating on the radio. It also helps to overcome differences in pronunciation because of foreign accents. Accuracy in communication is critical in the miltary, aviation etc where this sort of speech is used.

  42. chejo says:
    May 13, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    you are awesome. i want to know the origin of yari yara, bla bla bla, may be this is obvious in english but my first lenguage is spanish… :lol:

  43. smp53 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    Hi Marina,
    How about the words “execute” or “skallywag” or “crony”.

  44. eric812 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    marina,when is the next lesson?

  45. mark says:
    May 13, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    As long as we are on the subject of the military….lol….how about the word………………integrity???

  46. mark says:
    May 13, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    Reminds me of my ole Army days!! Only we didn’t wear uniforms like that………..lol

  47. headwaves says:
    May 13, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Wilco is short for “Will comply” Over means “Over to you” and Charlie is street name for a drug :wink:

    x for teacher x

  48. eric812 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    hello marina…i posted before where and did the seven days of the week originate and calender.

  49. donfelipegonzales says:
    May 13, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    Dear teacher
    Interesting lesson as usual.
    Thank you
    Amicalement
    Don Felipe Gonzales le laconique

  50. paul_nemo says:
    May 13, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Hi Marina -
    I found you on O’Reilly and love your personality…
    Plus, you are easy on the eyes, too :D :)

    Please tell me when, where and how the word “egghead” originated!

    Thank You in Advance,
    Paul Nemo xoxox

  51. gorgie says:
    May 13, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    :mrgreen: Unteri’s… and when there is two or more what would it ” Technically ” be? Thanks playa

  52. pmedes says:
    May 13, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    My dog, Fletcher, requests “Collie”.

  53. toesucker2 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    I love this site and love you too! My word is fetish! Thank You

  54. lardcorex says:
    May 13, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Hey Marina that was a awesome lesson I was actually wondering if you could look up two words

    Awesome where does it come from
    alos the word Coking the stuff you use to hold things up how should it be pronounced Cok or Cawlk

  55. webmaster says:
    May 13, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    Howdy Marina

    Word:Democracy

    • annuddermale says:
      May 13, 2008 at 4:00 pm

      I just wrote this:

      Democracy is the system of rule by the people. It is derived by from the Greek δημοκρατία ([demokratia]), “popular government” which was coined from δήμος (dēmos), “people” and κράτος (kratos), “rule, strength” in the middle of the 5th century BC to denote the political systems then existing in some Greek city-states, notably Athens.

      gawd, i am so-o-o-o wikid!!! :twisted:

  56. wyo550 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    I think you BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL?

    But why do you only burn it at midnight?

    “Roger Roger”

  58. lovemelikeareptile says:
    May 13, 2008 at 11:59 am

    salutations Marina,

    i was wondering if you would research the word ‘caboose’ in reference to the last car on a train. also, the word ‘bung’ meaning the hole in a keg and finally, why do we say ‘bless you’ when someone sneezes?

    thanks in advance

    ps. if by some miracle you investigate any of my queries, would you mind saying my name in your mother tongue? cheers :wink:

  59. bobbx542 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 11:37 am

    I was wondering why the British use the word “Bloody” in front of some words like, “That is bloody brilliant!” and where it came from. Hope you can help. Thanks

  61. webflyer says:
    May 13, 2008 at 11:20 am

    LOL…..CAP413…..ooooohhhhh I get it now :idea:

  62. marcusvd says:
    May 13, 2008 at 11:00 am

    Teacher… Where did the phrase “Tooth and Nail” originate from?

  63. flyboy_randy says:
    May 13, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Wilco is short for Will Comply, as in ‘please turn to a heading of 36′
    Your answer would be ‘Will Comply’ or wilco.

  64. eric812 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 10:03 am

    marina,a few more words….monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday
    when when were they first used? actualy…the word “calendar?
    on the simpsons tv show they have a 13th month… smarch …lol

  66. eric812 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:54 am

    marina my dear,what is the origin of “dumbwaiter and dumbell” did they originate from the same origin?

  67. dbqbuddha says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:45 am

    Has anyone suggested the word “Bikini”? :razz:
    I know it is an island but how did it become a name for the swimming apparel?
    I brought you another apple teacher,
    Your infatuated pupil, dbqbuddha

  68. username931 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:38 am

    [word request]

    The words sun and son, relating to religion. Jesus is said by the bible to be the “son” of god. Not only do many say that Christianity is a disguised form of sun worship, but the words are the same. Can you find any significance to this “coincidence” in english and maybe other languages like hebrew?

  69. Me Lika Do The Cha Cha says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:36 am

    that was different!
    a whole bunch of comments
    dissappeared! Then they
    reappearred! scared me…
    (thought I was banned!)

  70. nw2394 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:34 am

    Another great vid Marina. Thanks :)

    Nick

  71. HotForWords says:
    May 13, 2008 at 9:18 am

    Testing these ajaxed comment replies…. see if they work…

  72. ajchon says:
    May 13, 2008 at 8:56 am

    [Word Request]

    Why do some words have silent letters? like pneumonic or Opossum?

  73. BillyB says:
    May 13, 2008 at 8:26 am

    Anybody else starting to hum “Hello Dolly” when signing in?
    In case of emergency resort to girl talk “remember prom night” :lol:

  74. capman911 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 4:54 am

    You know I just love this site it’s addictive. The way we all get along and banter and her ass every one without anyone getting mad. I just enjoy getting up first thing and checking my emails from friends who comment back on things that are said. Good day maties and see you a little later. :grin:

  75. childeofmalkav says:
    May 13, 2008 at 3:19 am

    Great video Marina ;) heres a few more Radio-codes ;)

    [quote]
    10-0 Use Caution
    10-1 You are being received Poorly
    10-2 You are being received Clearly
    10-3 Stop Transmitting
    10-4 O.K.
    10-5 Relay Message
    10-6 Busy with Call
    10-7 Out of service, (completely)
    10-7b Out of service (personal)
    10-7c Out of service (court)
    10-7od Out of service (off duty)
    10-8 In service
    10-8ot In service (over time)
    10-9 Repeat last message
    10-10 Out of service, Radio on
    10-11 Give F.C.C. Call Sign/Dispatching too fast
    10-12 Visitors or officials present
    10-13 Advise weather and road conditions
    10-14 Convoy or escort detail
    10-15 Prisoner in custody
    10-15m Prisoner in custody (mental case)
    10-16 Pick up prisoner
    10-17 Pick up papers
    10-18 Complete present assignment ASAP/Get there ASAP
    10-19 Return to office
    10-20 Your location
    10-21 Call by telephone
    10-21A Phone home, my ETA is _____
    10-21B Call your home
    10-22 Cancel last message/Take no further action
    10-23 Stand by until channel clears
    10-24 Emergency at station/all units return
    10-25 Do you have contact with ___________
    10-26 Driver’s license check by number or name
    10-27 Check for wants or warrants
    10-28 Check registration on vehicle
    10-29 Check for stolen for
    10-29A Check wants, subject (PIN)
    10-29R Check wants and record, subject (PIN, CJIC)
    10-29C Check complete, subject (NCIC)
    10-30 Does not conform to rules or regulations
    10-31 Is lie detector available?
    10-32 Man with gun.
    10-33 Emergency traffic/don’t transmit unless necessary
    10-33 Alarm (type: Audible, silent)
    10-34 Clear for local dispatch or open door
    10-35 Confidential information or open window
    10-36 Correct time
    10-37 Give me name of Operator on duty
    10-38 Your destination
    10-39 Your message is delivered/Requested unit in route
    10-40 Advise if officer _______ available for phone call
    10-41 Call the station on alternate frequency
    10-42 Officer ….. now at his home
    10-43 Have _________ call his/her residence
    10-44 Station _________ is calling your residence
    10-45 Give name of Officer in Charge or Injured person
    10-46 Advise if ________ available at phone
    10-47 Officer ______ is available at _________
    10-48 Not available for assignment/out for coffee or whatever
    10-49 Pick up passenger at ___________
    10-50 No traffic for you/resume patrol
    10-51 Message for delivery by telephone
    10-52 Message for delivery in writing
    10-53 Do you have traffic for this station?
    10-54 Unit and officer have left the Parish
    10-54d Possible dead body
    10-55 Unit and officer have returned to Parish
    10-55d Send coroner
    10-56 Teletype busy
    10-57 Teletype broken or Firearms discharged
    10-58 Teletype in service
    10-59 Tape for repeat message
    10-60 What is next for message # _____
    10-61 Stand by for teletype message
    10-62 Unable to copy radio, use teletype or meet in person
    10-63 Net in use, stand by, will advise when clear
    10-64 Net clear, go ahead with traffic
    10-65 Clear for assignment
    10-66 Clear for cancellation
    10-67 All stations retransmit following
    10-68 Repeat dispatch
    10-69 Have you dispatched _______?
    10-70 Net message for all stations
    10-71 Proceed with traffic
    10-72 Stand by for Civil Defense Test
    10-73 Stand by for Civil Defense Traffic
    10-74 Civil Defense Clear
    10-75 Severe weather statement
    10-76 Give daily traffic
    10-77 Give mileage your unit
    10-78 Send ambulance
    10-79 Send wrecker
    10-80 Tower lights out/Explosion/Lightening
    10-80a Assist radio dispatcher
    10-81 Officer ______ will be at your station
    10-82 Reserve room for officer
    10-83 Have _______ call station by phone
    10-84 Advise ____ officer will return this date
    10-85 Officer _____ on special detail or Meet with agent
    10-86 Advise phone number your location
    10-87 Give call letters of your station
    10-88 Advise phone number of officer
    10-89 Request radio servicemen be sent
    10-90 Request teletype servicemen
    10-91 Prepare for inspection of ______ by ________
    10-91B Noisy animal (Barking)
    10-91D Dead animal
    10-91H Stray Horse
    10-92 Your quality is poor
    10-93 Your quality is good
    10-94 Call station by teletype
    10-95 Advise telephone call this station
    10-96 Give test count
    10-97 Arrived at scene
    10-98 Last detail completed
    10-99 Unable to receive your message
    10-100 Out using restroom
    10-102 Cruelty to animals
    10-103 Disturbance
    10-103f Disturbance by fight
    10-103m Disturbance by mental person
    10-106 Obscenity
    10-107 Suspicious person
    10-108 Officer down or Officer needs assistance
    10-112 Impersonating an officer
    11-6 Illegal discharge of firearms
    11-7 Prowler
    11-8 Person down
    11-10 Take a report
    11-12 Dead animal
    11-13 Injured animal
    11-14 Animal bite
    11-15 Ball game in street
    11-17 Wires down
    11-24 Abandoned Vehicle
    11-25 Vehicle – Traffic hazard
    11-25X Female motorist need assistance
    11-26 Abandoned bicycle
    11-27 Subject has felony record, but is not wanted
    11-28 Rush vehicle registration information
    11-29 Subject has no record
    11-30 Incomplete telephone call
    11-31 Person calling for help
    11-40 Advise station if ambulance is needed
    11-41 Request Ambulance
    11-42 Ambulance not required
    11-43 Doctor required
    11-44 Coroner required
    11-45 Attempted suicide
    11-46 Death report
    11-47 Injured Person
    11-48 Provide Transportation
    11-54 Suspicious vehicle
    11-65 Traffic Signal light out
    11-66 Traffic Signal Out-of-order
    11-70 Fire Alarm
    11-71 Fire Report
    11-79 Traffic Accident – Ambulance dispatched
    11-80 Traffic Accident – Serious Injury
    11-81 Traffic Accident – Minor Injury
    11-82 Traffic Accident – No Injury
    11-83 Traffic Accident – No Details
    11-84 Direct Traffic
    11-85 Dispatched Tow Truck
    11-86 Special Detail
    11-87 Assist Other Unit
    11-95 Out of vehicle, car stop (location/license)
    11-96 Out of vehicle, car stop, send backup(location/license)
    11-98 Meet Officer
    11-99 Officer needs Help/Emergency
    [/quote]

    Those code’s are mainly for police usage :)

    Also I have a word request, Lament

  76. lostinhere says:
    May 13, 2008 at 2:57 am

    I can’t discuss about the civilian meanings for the words: over, WILCO and charlie. But, since Uncle Sam Ain’t Released Me Yet, I can tell you how they are currently used in the US military.

    Over – means that I am done talking, now it’s your turn
    WILCO – I understand and WILl COmply
    Charlie – the letter ‘C’
    Out – means the conversation is finished

    Since ‘Roger’ means ‘I understand’, you should never say Roger, WILCO, because it is redundant.
    The same applies to saying ‘Over and Out’, since the two words contradict each other.

    Due to the computerization of the US military, the use of the phonetic alphabet and pro-words is becoming smaller. A large portion of the communications traffic is done by texting or e-mail. Thanks to the conversion of voice communications to digital form for transmission, static and fade are rare, so they are held using the same American english used on the phone.

    P.S. – Based on the above text, can you tell what branch of the US military I belong to? :wink:

    • Me Lika Do The Cha Cha says:
      May 13, 2008 at 5:50 am

      Sounds like the Army to me!
      maybe active reserve?
      mox nix – you make me proud! :mrgreen:

      -note to the anti-war peeps:
      nobody prays for peace
      more than men under arms.
      so get behind it or shut up!

    • Captain Jack says:
      May 13, 2008 at 11:57 am

      lostinhere, So what do you say when you understand the transmission (meaning received a good copy) but can not comply? In the text use of shortwave radio.

      I was going to guess Army too. But the Navy has lots of room for computers. I worked on many early computers back in 1986 when I served. I expect today that to be the norm. My only reason to join the Navy was because if I wanted a job working on computers the Navy was the branch to be in.

  77. 3215121 says:
    May 13, 2008 at 1:11 am

    do OVER means like a full stop?
    so the people listening will know that the person finished talking

  79. wordlover says:
    May 13, 2008 at 12:05 am

    TO BE READ BY ALL:

    (in reference to my friends(?) here at HFW)

    I felt a great disturbance in the Force… as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.

    Good night, everyone, and thanks for not answering my last few questions. That just made my night. Don’t worry about me; I’ll be buried where I won’t stink up the place any longer… Sayonara, Lamers. :razz: :razz: :razz: :razz: :razz:

  80. wordlover says:
    May 12, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!:
    Here’s a magic trick, y’all! I’m going to write a boxed text that can’t be read by captainjack!
    ABRACADABRA!

    ATTENTION, CAPTAINJACK!!!!!
    How do you change your (gr)avatar so frequently? Do you purge your cache? C’mon talk to me, Cap’n…

    Pretty neat, huh? :cool:

    • Me Lika Do The Cha Cha says:
      May 13, 2008 at 6:01 am

      speaking of gravatars…
      what happened to yours?
      (used to seeing those lips..) :mrgreen:

    • Captain Jack says:
      May 13, 2008 at 12:18 pm

      LOL WL. :lol: I added a few pictures to gravitar and just click a different one from time to time. I get board looking at the same photo of me all the time. I would rather stare at Marina all day.
      @ melikadothechacha, But if I used a photo of Marina on my gravitar then everyone would get confused if I was a girl or a guy. I like WL new gravitar.
      @ WL, No I don’t normally purge my cache. In fact I just purged it last night for the first time in like a year. It (FireFox) normally figures it out after a few days that I had changed it. I have my cache set at 100 megs. Yea way to much but until my internet speeds up more I’m just going to keep it up there for a bit. :grin:

      Does that answer your question your highness? :mrgreen:
      Sorry I didn’t see your question last time. Apparently the photons where pushed out of the way from other photos. I was so tired that my eye lids where almost closed creating two slits to peer through. That which causes an interference pattern. melikadothechacha knows where im going with this hu? :mrgreen:

      __(\__

  81. kaibanator says:
    May 12, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    It’s good to see this many fans posting here :mrgreen:

  82. wordlover says:
    May 12, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    Wow! I just made my past 5 or 6 comments disappear! Uh oh… :shock:

    Hmm… that’s peculiar… :eek:

    What to do? What to do?… :???:

  83. gabegordon42 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    By work I mean combining sexyness with learning. I remember the most from teachers I found attractive. I suppose this qualifies as multi-channel stimulation. The more pathways activated during the memory process, the better the memory. You, dear Marina, are hitting all the buttons…lol. Thank your for being the sexy teacher you are.

    Another question or two.
    How about teaching Russian ?
    What languages do you speak?
    Do you think in more than one language or do you find yourself translating in your head as you go?
    I want to be more fluent in other languages, but I know i need much more practice.

    Dosvedanya Comrade!
    I think that means good evening fellow worker..but I’m not sure.
    :mrgreen:

    • HotForWords says:
      May 13, 2008 at 9:22 am

      gabegordon42, funny you mention the teaching Russian.. I’m coming up with a fun way to learn some Russian…. I’ll let you know more as I develop it. :-)

      • sniperskaya says:
        May 13, 2008 at 2:28 pm

        Marina, I (and a few others I believe) already mentioned this. If you had a pay site where you give one or two Russian language lessons a week mixed with come cultural insights and your sense of humor you could charge say $5 per week/$60 per year (minimum), and if an estimated 4,000 students from your various web sites joined that would be $240,000 per year, minus whatever your operating expenses are. You’d probably need a bigger server and a tech to help run it, but even after operating expenses you should be left with a nice little chunk of change. Just a thought. If you do it, sign me up please. Currently you’re providing a service that you could be making a living off of. I know you’re young and beautiful, but trust me, it doesn’t last. It’s not too early to start thinking about your retirement.

  84. wordlover says:
    May 12, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    ATTEMPT № 3:

    ATTENTION, CAPTAINJACK!!!!!

    How do you change your (gr)avatar so frequently? Do you purge your cache? C’mon talk to me, Cap’n…

  85. georgio says:
    May 12, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    Marina, my darling, it’s a good thing you came to the “Land of Opportunity”, because I’ve never seen someone who had more!

  86. gabegordon42 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    How about the word origin of the word prostitute?

    Love your work by the way.

    Gabe

  87. sleepyshark says:
    May 12, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    Hi. I noticed that there are no “Y” words. This word is something many of us eat, but it is a strange name. In addition to something we eat, this word reminds me of a scary movie I enjoyed as a kid. It has to do with a substance found coming out of the ground and is marketed as a food that turns the people into zombies. The move is called, “The Stuff”. It came out in 1985. The word I am requesting is “YOGURT”. Thanks Hot For Words.

  88. metalgod says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    dear teacher:
    I wanted to know were do you get the music for your videos? and requesting a word I wanted to know why do we call heavy music “heavy metal” why heavy? why metal?

    thanks

  89. TitanPA says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    This is so odd. This makes me think that in another 100 years, HotforWordsIV will be explaining LOL and AFK to her loyal students.

    I have a word or actually a phrase Marina, that I want you to investigate. Why do we call it French Kissing or Frenching. Did the french actually invent that kiss?

    Speaking of other FRENCH things
    -French Fries
    -French Toast
    -French Dressing

    why is the word French so popular to use?

  90. caveman says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Request #1: Who is Pete in the expression “For Pete’s sake!”

    Request #2: Who is Murphy of Murphy’s Law fame?

    • geronimo says:
      May 13, 2008 at 8:26 am

      Who is Tom of ‘peeping’ fame?

      Who is John in ‘Gotta go to the’.. fame, and ‘dear’ fame and ‘The prostitute picked up another’ fame?

      Who is Sam of ‘uncle’ fame?

      And who is this Gretel of ‘Hansel and’ fame?

  91. wordlover says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    “The secret of success is to know something nobody else knows.” – Aristotle Onassis 1906-1975

    Well, whaddaya know… :mrgreen:

    • Captain Jack says:
      May 12, 2008 at 10:05 pm

      Not really. It’s only successful if you can find a great way to market it. I’ve come across people that had great ideas that could have made them millions if only they knew how to market their ideas. With good marketing skill one could sell rocks to people happy to buy them. Remember the pet rock from 1975? Some say people were very stupid back then. Hum really? What about today? Bottled water? Come on!! Next will be caned AIR! No really. I’ve see a place that sell AIR at (get this) .50 cents. Next they will have to charge us to use the toilet. Wait they already do. It’s called a water and sewer bill.

  93. shipwreck says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    How about doing a video on the dreaded word: CASTRATE……….. :neutral:

  94. theniceguy555 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    hi, i noticed you do alot of single words but how about words like
    swiss army knife, chicken pot pie, or even red hot chili peppers ( ok the last one is a band but they’re still good) words like these doens’t seem like much but you can’t help but wonder what was going through the person’s mind when they came up with this name.

    i hope you do this word ( or in my case words :P )

  95. koalabear says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    We can’t believe that photo either.
    You dyed your hair brown in Venezuela!!!
    What were you thinking?

    :shock:

  96. tjwfeb121993 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    hey sexy. :cool: u should do these words pleeaassse:

    pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (45 letters)

    Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauaotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu
    (85 letters)

    lopadotemachoselachogaleokranioleipsanodrimhypotrimmatosilphioparaomelitokatakechymenokichlepikossyphophattoperisteralektryonoptekephalliokigklopeleiolagoiosiraiobaphetraganopterygon (183 letters)

    pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism (30 letters)

    honorificabilitudinitatibus (27 letters)

    hot ,sexy, and delicious lady will you please please please do these words. by the way, i found these on a science website so i know their real. if you want to, you should please call me at 614-875-3897 and you should visit me some time. :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

  97. ragabashmoon says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    Only one I know is…

    WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT!?!?

    Heh…. friend of mine says that instead of WTF lol

  98. matthewkills says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    hi marina,

    im totally a fan of everything on the site ive seen. i happen to go to school for word meanings and knowledge also (philosophy, focus on Epistemology). anyway, i have a request im too lazy to ferret out. who exactly is ‘general tso’, and why do we eat his chicken?

    -matthew

  99. dastheboss2 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    Marina when are report cards coming out? I haven’t recieved one and wondered if I just got left out. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

  100. billyinc1 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    Great video, I really enjoyed it.

    wilco=will do

  101. michael duckett says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    Uhh…. Ya don’t say “Over and Out” One or the other, but not both.
    Over = “I’m done talking, your turn”
    Out = “I’m done, off the air, conversation over”
    Wilco = “Will comply, I’ll do it, Yes dear” To a request or an order
    Roger = “I understand the information provided” (NOT the same as wilco)
    Copy that? = “Did you understand?”

    Please say: “Moose and Squirrel” for me? Please???

  102. John says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    wow sure got quiet.

  103. annuddermale says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    so, does that mean “tango” is NOT a portable uv bed?

    over = i’m done, dude…you got anything?
    wilco = yeah, yeah, alright, will comply
    charlie = c? C? you don’t C?…oh, and NOT VC!

  104. videoist says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    for convenience (yours and mine) i’ve reposted here as well as youtube. (got the last word in there though.. woohooo!)

    anyway it has been answered i see already but again:
    :arrow:
    over = your turn
    wilco = yeah, i will do that
    charlie = something beginning with ‘C’ …

    —

    So, for a word request of sorts..

    what about ART and WAR and the ‘art of war’ and the ‘war of art’?!

    the two are separate of course, but inseparable!

    but what is ART?!!

    ahem..

    the use of ISM and IST at the end of words.. why so many are viewed as negative or destructive (no need to name them), yet the obvious one, ‘artist’, is the most creative (possibly)?

    yes i have an ‘ist’ at the end of my name!

    catch my gist?! (i like that word!)

    what does it all mean :?: :!:

  105. John says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    I don’t see it where?

  106. wordlover says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Did anybody else see this at the very top of the page:

    WordPress database error: [Duplicate entry '442-17265' for key 1]
    INSERT INTO wp_search (comment_ID,post_id,content) VALUES ('17265','442','He was a water well driller.')

    ?

  107. meehowik says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:48 pm

    “OVER” is for when u turn the conversation over the the other talker, example, blah blah blah over, then the next person talks.
    “WILCO” is for when a message is received, you say WILCO to let the person know u will comply with this message.
    “CHARLIE” I think is a name used for a batalion, or a group, example, alpha, bravo, CHARLIE ( you used the older terms able and baker)

  108. etherealsting says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    Hey, Marina, I was wondering if you could explain the origin of the phrase “bee’s knees.”

    Спасибо

  109. vikramjeet says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    hil merina u r doing an excellent job plz explain the word menagerei

  110. jimmy24651 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    I know Im late for the jokes, but here goes…..

    So a guy walks into a bar….

    The next guy ducks…

    • John says:
      May 12, 2008 at 7:56 pm

      What’s the difference between a duck……..1 leg both the same

      • tiger-the-vicious says:
        May 13, 2008 at 5:14 am

        Pardon my stupidity JRJ that one went straight over my head . Can you explain so I can use this little smiley :idea:

        That reminds he of a sign on the low entrance to a Public Inn called the Swan’s Head. The inscription read ‘ Duck or Grouse’. That pun was sick enough to leave anyone grousing,

      • John says:
        May 13, 2008 at 3:09 pm

        tig see Marina’s spitting image video, your not stupid it was meant to be thought provoking. What’s with all the puns around here, is it suppose to be some form of punishment if Marina has to read them?

  111. sniperskaya says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    P.S. Marina, красивейший учитель I don’t know who Roger is but I am jealous that his name is on your lips so much! BTW, I LOVE snakes, they taste like chicken! Or does chicken taste like snake?

  112. sniperskaya says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Marina, you NEVER say “over and out” since “over” means “I am turning the conversation OVER to you, it is now your turn to talk” and “OUT” means “I AM SIGNING OUT OF THIS TRANSMISSION”, or “END TRANSMISSION”. WILCO is short for “WILL COMPLY” and “CHARLIE” was the third letter of the phonetic alphabet under the old system; “ABLE, BAKER, CHARLIE…” The military phonetic alphabet is currently “ALPHA, BRAVO, CHARLIE…”
    Nice pair of boots you had around your neck in Venezuela but you were so scared your hair turned brown!

  113. bdv1970 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Hey there everyone. I’m new here, just saw a little blurb about a show on sirius radio. AS I’m a currently addicted to my sirius I need to know if Marina has a show on MAxim and at what time.

  114. radiodjkev says:
    May 12, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    Word Request! Word Request! Word Request!
    Hello Marina,
    I would like to make a word request. My Mom thinks Comedian Jerry Lewis mad it up on one of his TV shows in the 1970′s or 1980′s. The word is: CockenDicker .
    Thanks, RadioDjKevin

  115. dj eltij says:
    May 12, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    alright im not sure if someone already asked for this word , but im really curious what the conetion between the word LOVE like loving someone and LOVE in tennis what means 0 ? would be cool to know :lol:

    ps; i love you’r video’s

  116. what890 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    I want to request a word :!:

    :arrow: I want to request the word ‘computer’. :smile:

    -What890

  117. xbobx says:
    May 12, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    alpha, bravo, charlie, delta, echo, foxtrot, gulf, hotel, india, juliet, kilo, lima, mike, november, oscar, papa, quebec, romeo, sierra, tango, uniform, victor, whiskey, x-ray, yankee, and zula, are the phonetic alphabet.

  118. et60629 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    What is a “Jack of all trades” and who is jack?

  119. lassarauko says:
    May 12, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Oh, and for the article of Marina in Spanish Marina was translated for Navy but that’s not a good translation because Marina actually means “Marina” in Spanish. It is a Spanish and Italian word meaning “from the sea” in the female form. Of course, the armed force that defends the sea is a sea force and therefore the Navy (La Marina)
    Buen día

  120. lassarauko says:
    May 12, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    OWC. Also the Spanish word lonja is pronounced like “lonha” because in Spanish J is pronounced as the Anglogermanic H. Oh, and it not means exactly Ham. It means “slice” but it’s only used for slices of ham, therefore it would mean “slice of ham”. Good-day

  121. wlyl3 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    the phrase “monkey business”

  122. dfannin43 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    Hey Marina!! I liked your video for today!! You are getting better and better! Soo anyways guess what!! I am going to Venezuela on Sunday! I will be there for 10 days. What did you go to Venezuela for???

  123. ladyanacondra says:
    May 12, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Great video.

    My word – Anatomy

  124. 0WildBill0 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    Marina:

    Hello my beautiful teacher. I just wanted to tell you that the phonetic alphabet you used in the video are for Police Officers. The Military, and therefore pilots, use: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo,…etc. There is a difference.

    Wilco= Will co-operate. Meaning, will do.
    Over= Means, message transmission over, awaiting reply. Which is why in the movies when they say….”Over and out” is not correct. This would mean I am awaiting your reply and my transmission are completed. Does not work.
    Charlie= I have no idea what answer you are looking for. (At least I am honest)

    Great video Marina! Is your sister single?

    Bill

  125. mrdarcy says:
    May 12, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    I’d like to know the etymology for the word “shag” as in the British use of the word. OK OK I’d like to watch you tell all about that word.

    A second would be for the word “genius” :?:

  127. mrbosnia says:
    May 12, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    I think you need to go back to do serious interesting English words Marina, and not these simple ones that only relate to current events. I’ve been wanting you to do “bamboozle” for a while now, which sounds pretty interesting to me personally.

  128. preferential_complex says:
    May 12, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Hello! I had some ‘J’ello’ today and I thought of you, Hotforwords. How about the origin for J’ello? Can you teach your students the meaning of this word?

    J’ELLO :D

    or my earlier choice, DIABOLICAL

  129. Captain Jack says:
    May 12, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    “R” Roger, early Morse code used for “correct” was Morse letter “C”.
    This carried over to the phone circuits as “Charlie”. This is still used by Morse code operators and can still be heard on some military voice circuits as in “That’s Charlie” or “That’s a Charlie readback”. Usually following a readback of a message and meaning ‘that is correct’. One will also see the occasional reference to FOXTROT messages as in the “DO NOT ANSWER” also encountered on military circuits. This is also from the Morse code letter “F” meaning ‘do not answer’.

    73 – N7MFE – Maximum Frequency Exposure
    Original Code Technician.

  130. bdv1970 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    how do I get to be teachers pet?

  131. bdv1970 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Loved the latest lesson. The best parts are the little bloopers at the end.
    Once again Marina you make learning FUN.
    Just wondering if you know what the heck the term “23 SKIDOO” means.
    Thanks for the knowledge
    BDV

    • tiger-the-vicious says:
      May 12, 2008 at 6:09 pm

      I thought her bloopers were just above the middle and very large.
      Only messin’,. Great to hear from you
      Never heard of 23SKIDOO. Is it very mean ?
      Does it eat hamsters ?
      Which nationality uses this word. (Where are you from buddy ?)

  132. J. R. says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    Marina,

    Please do any Russian word in the Russian Language, no english.
    It would be fabulous.

    Is it true that ‘A HOT FOR WORDS CALENDAR’ is being planned for 2009? :lol:

  133. tch1010 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Great video Marina.
    Where does the term SOS come from when it is used as a distress signal. It also stands for the food, chipped beef on toast or shit on a shingle. :wink:

  134. -invictus- says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Marina, can you do the word “ABSINTHE” ( the green fairy :) or “INVICTUS” , Ευχαριστώ

  135. barnett016 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    where did the frace “A bullet sounds the same in every language” come from i know what it means im just wondering whjere did it come from.

  136. runawayscott says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    Over means end of transmission, wilco is short for will comply, and charlie is confirmed. I liked that picture of you with the snake, you look beautiful with darker hair. and I especially liked the opening sequence of this video, one of your best.

  137. capman911 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    http://www.oed.com/subscribe/

    Every one should try this site its about the same dictionary that Marina uses. It has a free word for the day emailed to you and all of the uses for the word and its origines. Cool site. :cool:

  138. reno says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    hey, marina!
    i’d like to request you a word: what’s the origin of the words ‘heart’ and ‘love’? And does ‘heart’ have anything to do with the word ‘hurt’? oO

    thank you for your attention, i love your lessons. ;*

  139. towgod19 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    I was looking for where the word republican, came from, as well as democrat. Thanks for your time. Rob

  140. webflyer says:
    May 12, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    Back in the days when you had to physically switch a radio transmiter/recever from transmit to receive. Once you finished your transmition you said “over” to let the person on the other end know that you have finished your transmition and will now switch your set to receive so that person can now transmit. When the session was over you said “over and out” to let them know that you were no longer ready to receive any transmitions.

    The corny’ist statement heard on any radio is “roger wilco” heard in every B-movie involving aviation since 1930. This statement is actually used today. It means …(roger)…I have received (or I understand) and ……(wilco)…I will comply with your instructions.

    Finally, the term “charlie” is the phonetic alphabet designation for the letter “C” and means ….confirmed. ie. Query: “I understand you will be landing at DFW.” Response: “Charlie” (that is confirmed).

    I love this aviation stuff (and you Marina). Good on you and keep up the great work.

  141. attlantic says:
    May 12, 2008 at 2:25 pm

    Hello teacher, i want to know the origins of: OK

  142. b says:
    May 12, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    Sexy titles get the views on YouTube.. help me come up with a sexy title for this video..

    How about…

    Hotforwords teacher titillates “Roger Wilco” over and over… over?!! hello do you copy… huh what? come again! do you read me?

    :arrow: :shock: :!: :?:

  143. wordlover says:
    May 12, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    over = transmission has been sent over
    wilco = Will comply (with that command, etc.).
    charlie = copy(?) that transmission

    Sorry I’m late (again), Marina. :sad: Had to get my beauty sleep; got alot of catching up to do, you know! :mrgreen:

  144. jsda928 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    Why is the number “ONE” spelled differently from the way it sounds?

  145. mimimarquez21 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    Where did the pharse, “as mad as a march hare.” come from?

  146. buzzword says:
    May 12, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    I am, who else is a wilco fan?

  147. svoboda says:
    May 12, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    If my early days in the army serves me right, over means “over to you” as in handing over the airwaves to your transmission. Wilco is short for “Will Comply” or that I understand what you’ve said and will comply.
    Charlie is for the letter “C” in the phonetic alphabet. Charlie can also mean the enemy, as in the North Vietnameze during the Vietnam war.
    The entire phonetic alphabet is this:

    A- Alpha
    B- Bravo
    C- Charlie
    D- Delta
    E- Echo
    F- Foxtrot
    G- Golf
    H- Hotel
    I- Indigo
    J- Juliett
    K- Kilo
    L- Lima
    M- Mike
    N- November
    O- Oscar
    P- Papa
    Q- Quebec
    R- Romeo (they say Romeo when spelling phoneticly, and Roger when closing a transmission so that there is less confussion over what you are trying to say to the other operator)
    S- Sierra
    T- Tango
    U- Uniform
    V- Victor
    W- Whiskey
    X- X-Ray
    Y- Yankee
    Z- Zulu

    Now, here is a question for you, dear teacher, or anyone else willing to try: What is meant when you say over the radio “repeat”? And why do you want to be very carelful when saying it?

  148. kaan4 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    hi there , I would like to know the meaning of this word pls

    the word is >> “KEEN”

    thnx ;) u r so beautiful by the way :) :)

  149. fixfox says:
    May 12, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    Roger, that was another good video :razz:

    • tiger-the-vicious says:
      May 12, 2008 at 7:08 pm

      Hey wordlover
      Isn’t that the other half of your face ?
      Does the lipstick look good with the glasses

      Fixfox will read this in the morning and say WTF ?
      Sorry fixboy trust me. People that have read all the forums will understand but please believe that the joke is not at your expense. Welcome to the post threads let’s hear more from you buddy.
      Give us the benefit of your wisdom

  150. geronimo says:
    May 12, 2008 at 11:47 am

    OK here’s your title. “Charlie rogers wilco over Marina!, Gay? You bet!”

  151. Prospero says:
    May 12, 2008 at 11:33 am

    Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar.

    One says, “I think I’ve lost an electron.”

    The other says, “Are you sure?”

    The first replies, “Yes, I’m positive…”

  152. Prospero says:
    May 12, 2008 at 11:33 am

    Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? He wanted to transcend dental medication.

  153. Captain Jack says:
    May 12, 2008 at 10:28 am

    Another fantastic video Marina. :mrgreen: I laught at the part “You forgot to say over.” :lol: :lol: I’ve heard of the same thing in Ham radio. Since shortwave radio has a lot of static, it’s difficult to tell if someone has stopped talking. Thats why we say ‘Over’ when we are finished talking and want the other station to go ahead and talk.
    I have only one comment on the photo “Lucky Snake!” :mrgreen:

    Looks like Hollywood has influenced Marina’s language again. There is no such thing as ‘Over and Out’. It’s a myth.
    See my old post on Golf Answer:
    http://www.hotforwords.com/2008/04/27/golf-answer/

    [[‘Over’ means you have finished your transmission and are waiting for the other station to transmit but saying ‘Out’ means I am turning off my radio or its like hanging up the phone in the middle of someone talking. Hence Over and out means the communication is back to you but I'm not going to listen to what you have to say because I have turned off my radio. :cool: ]]

    Awe Im just reading Ritalate’s comment, you can say Roger Wilco.
    ‘Roger Wilco’ was the reply to ‘Roger’ from the original transmitter of the radio message, meaning ‘I have received your message that you have received my message.” Wilco implies “I will comply”
    Or one could say ‘Roger Negative’. Meaning I understand your transmission but can not comply with order.

    Reading nbeltran comment. Why do we have a phonetic alphabet? What would it’s purpose be? Are there other phonetic alphabets that other associations use?(hint:officer) Anyone?

    __/)__
    73 N7MFE

  154. Tyro says:
    May 12, 2008 at 10:25 am

    What’s the origin and meaning of “donneybrook”? Some kind of Irish free-for-all, I’m told..

  155. vasilisjj says:
    May 12, 2008 at 10:08 am

    You know I think it would be verry interesting, since you are looking for words, to search for the word “Word”…

  156. fastcock says:
    May 12, 2008 at 10:02 am

    “Kalashnikov” that is an interesting word :?:

  157. tryant says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:54 am

    How about “Lady Radio And The Snake”?

    You *do* look good as a Brunette also! Is there *anything* You can’t do?!

    So ummm,what’s Your natural hair color? Hope I’m not being too forward by asking.

  158. gio.forever says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:53 am

    What kind of snake was it ??? Oh, I’ve seen many snakes in my country’s jungle. All they are poisonous snakes, but that one you were boosting in shoulders, well I supouse was not a poisonous. I bet it’s a anaconda or a piton…..interesting. And I have a word request, Colt Piton is a gun we here call in my country as Magnum, why is it named like a snake ???

    • Captain Jack says:
      May 12, 2008 at 10:54 am

      Looking at its markings that I could be a common ‘Ball Python’. ( Are there and Herpetocultural experts here that can confirm the identification for me? There are so many mutations I find it difficult to tell.) Which is a common snake that makes a good pet. They stay small and are very gentle. They are non poisonous. They can bite if they are having a bad hair day. :mrgreen:

      • gio.forever says:
        May 12, 2008 at 11:30 am

        Piton has many coloured balls in its body, so thats the reason why you named it “Piton ball”. interesting, and what about my request…”COLT PITON”……….ok, Phyton :???:

      • Captain Jack says:
        May 12, 2008 at 12:15 pm

        Python regius, common name is Ball Python or Royal Python.

        My reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_python

        The name ball python refers to the animal’s tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. The name royal python (from the Latin “regius”) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist.

        They make great pets because of their small relative size when the become adults. Last time when I worked for PetSmart they where selling for about $200 add another $500 – $800 for animal husbandry gear.

        “Colt Python” is the gun your referring to. I no nothing about it. I only use Gun-Fu (no its not a spelling mistake) & Shaolin Kempo for defense. I was trained from Grand Master Archibeque (Gun-fu) & Mike Skinner and family (Shaolin Kempo). Much more effective than a gun and you can take it though airport security without causing a ruckus. :smile:

      • lividemerald says:
        May 13, 2008 at 11:36 pm

        Last summer, I played with one of my neighbor’s ball pythons. You could tap the python on the nose, and it would just recoil in a docile way. The best part was having its tongue dart all over the palm of my hand. . . . On another note, my French girlfriend is wondering what the heck is up with my snake and darting tongue…!!! Maybe it’s the power of suggestion?

  159. dbqbuddha says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:52 am

    Greta video!
    It is more than just COPASETIC.
    Hey, there is a new word to investigate. :!:

    I’ll be the brown-noser in the front row with an apple :wink: ,
    Dbqbuddha

  160. capman911 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:47 am

    The Jolly Roger

  161. ritalate says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:42 am

    i messed up answering the last question but really where does pet peeve come from? :)

  162. orion_ss1 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:42 am

    Most got “over” and “Wilco”, correct. As part of the phonetic alphabet, :smile: “Charlie” implies a correct readback; and has morphed into an affirmative. “Over and out” is superflous. “Over” means its your turn to talk; “out” means I’m ending the conversation. “Wilco” meaning “I will comply” implies you have the authority to follow the order ( ie, a ship’s radioman can hear the order but cannot say “Wilco”; that’s the Captain’s job. “Charlie” USED to be short for “Victor Charlie” or Viet Cong during the Vietnamese war, but in context today I would think that would not be what was meant.

  163. freelander says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:41 am

    I forgot to say…. NICE VIDEO :wink:

    And I still prefer..
    HOT for roger :mrgreen:

  164. ritalate says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:40 am

    if you say roger you don’t need to say wilco and if you say “out” you don’t need to say over. So… no “roger wilco” and no “over and out” okay? okay… Sorry it’s just a pet peeve. Which might make an interesting video. Where do we get “pet peeve” from?

    roger = i received/understood your last transmission
    wilco= i will comply with last order received
    and charlie is “C”

    • Prospero says:
      May 12, 2008 at 9:56 am

      Technically, it’s possible to understand the message receive, but have no intention on complying. Therefore, “roger” can mean I understand, but I will ignore you. Roger wilco means I understand and I will obey.

      • ritalate says:
        May 12, 2008 at 11:37 am

        I said that because roger is implied in wilco. It’s not proper radio etiquette. gnaw mean brudda?

      • Prospero says:
        May 12, 2008 at 11:52 am

        Really? You mean proper etiquette would be if I said, “rtalate, please change your heading to due south…” you would simply respond, “wilco, over” or “wilco, out?”

        So, what is the purpose of the word “roger” at all, since any response other than one indicating that no message was heard/understood would automatically imply that the message was received an understood? Not sure it makes much sense, but then again, I’ve never engaged in such a transmission…..

      • Bob says:
        May 12, 2008 at 2:41 pm

        “… change your heading to due south…” you would simply respond, “wilco, over” or “wilco, out?”

        First, you would say, for example, “Speedbird 001, make your heading 180.” and the correct response would be to read back the instruction, “Heading 180, Wilco, Speedbird 001.”
        Second, you NEVER say “Roger” to a transmission that requires an “Affirmative” or “Negative” as a reply.
        Third, “Wilco” means, “I have received your message AND will comply”, so you don’t say “Roger, Wilco.” because that would be repeating yourself.

        Source, CAP413, Civil Aviation Authority Radiotelephony Manual.

      • Prospero says:
        May 12, 2008 at 2:45 pm

        Huh – interesting – learn something new every day! :grin:

      • Captain Jack says:
        May 12, 2008 at 4:26 pm

        Bob, how do you make the boxed quote?

      • Captain Jack says:
        May 12, 2008 at 4:38 pm

        We used Roger and Negative. I cringe almost every time I hear any military movie communications say “Over and Out”. OVER means I have finished my transmissions and turn the channel over to you to transmit. OUT means I have completed transmission and am completely finished and closing this station or switching to another channel. So you can see why I cringe with “Roger Wilco Over and Out”

        I agree with Bob in the use of Roger Wilco in the same transmission. Yet I still say it on the radio. Some say its a bit redundant and others say its to completely different meanings. I just try to blend in with the crowd. Im still bothered with phrase like “She’s Hot” and “That’s cool”.

        With that note, Peace out.
        Navy Pilots say the use of Roger Wilco is frowned on, use one or the other as applicable.

        In addition to “R” Roger, early CW use for “correct” was Morse “C”, this carried over to the phone circuits as “Charlie”. This is still used by Morse ops and can still be heard on some military voice circuits as in “That’s Charlie” or “That’s a Charlie readback”. Usually following a readback of a message and meaning ‘that is correct’. One will also see the occasional reference to FOXTROT messages as in the “DO NOT ANSWER” also encountered on military circuits. This is also from the CW “F” meaning ‘do not answer’.

      • Captain Jack says:
        May 12, 2008 at 5:23 pm

        Teacher!!! Wordlover is teasing me again!!! :razz:

      • wordlover says:
        May 12, 2008 at 5:31 pm

        All you gotta do is this:

        <blockquote> Put your text here.
        </blockquote>

        (Hope that appears correctly.)

      • Captain Jack says:
        May 13, 2008 at 12:16 am

        Put your text here.

        Ok now how do I change Put your text here. to what I want it to quote? :mrgreen:

        Tnks WL. :mrgreen: Just kidding about the last question… :twisted:

        Hey you notice Marina removed the xhtml codes from the comment box?

      • Me Lika Do The Cha Cha says:
        May 13, 2008 at 9:17 am

        Crackerjacks

        (thinking outside the box..)
        did it work?

  165. tiger-the-vicious says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:37 am

    I am going down Roger !
    Eh ? I thought this term meant I am going to make you day :wink:

  166. kaibanator says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:19 am

    great video marina congratz :mrgreen:

    5 stars :cool:

    This video reminded me of a song by The Bloodhound Gang called “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” was surprisingly catchy :mrgreen:

  167. nbeltran says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:15 am

    Marina;

    concerning your Sexy Tagline…How about

    Roger Style or Roger Positioning.

    LOL

    Nelson

  168. nbeltran says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:09 am

    :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :cool: :lol:

    WILCO = Military radio speak for ‘message received and will comply’

    Over = the conversation is over

    Charlie = Slang for the enemy in war

    ALSO..

    NATO devised version of the english alphabet:

    a – alpha
    b – bravo
    c – charlie
    d – delta
    e – echo
    f – foxtrot
    g – golf
    h – hotel
    i – india
    j – juliett
    k – kilo
    l – lima
    m – mike
    n – november
    o – oscar
    p – papa
    q – quebec
    r – romeo
    s – sierra
    t – tango
    u – uniform
    v – victor
    w – whiskey
    x – xray
    y – yankee
    z – zulu

    Nelson

  169. aLx says:
    May 12, 2008 at 9:08 am

    is whit monday a holiday in the u.s.?

  170. hot4wordsloverboy says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:59 am

    Hi Marina,
    Always love your videos. I have a word request. My mother always uses the phrase “Get on the Stick” when she wants us to get busy. What is the origin of this word? My only guess was that to get on the stick meant to have sex (get busy).

  171. absorber says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:56 am

    Wilco is short for “will comply.” Which i guess is prudently better than saying “wilcom”

  172. alidor says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:44 am

    Great video.

    Very interesting and funy

    Regards

  173. capman911 says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:43 am

    Hi Marina,
    The word over would mean when a radio conversation was through so the other person on the radio could talk. Wilco means will comply or obey. The word charlie is a reprensentatation of the letter C or during VietNam it meant the enemy Charlie or Viet Cong.

  175. Prospero says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:32 am

    over means “done talking”

  176. Prospero says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:31 am

    Wilco means “o.k. will do” – or “will comply.” Charlie means the enemy.

  177. Prospero says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:28 am

    How about:

    Get rogered!

    Or,

    Marina gets rogered!

    :lol:

  178. tayljim says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:16 am

    how about “Bend Over”?

  179. aLx says:
    May 12, 2008 at 8:05 am

    I like the dark hair.

  180. HotForWords says:
    May 12, 2008 at 7:59 am

    Hey guys… sexy titles get the views on YouTube.. help me come up with a sexy title for this video.. I can’t think of one! :?:

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