butter bar
The term "butter bar" is a slang expression in the US military that refers to the insignia of junior officers, resembling a yellow or gold bar.
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Definition
B2US Army, US Air Force, US Marines
(slang)A second lieutenant, identified by a single yellow or gold bar insignia.
Example
- The new butter bar was eager to prove himself to the seasoned soldiers.
B2US Navy, US Coast Guard
(slang)An ensign, marked by a single yellow or gold bar insignia.
Example
- As a butter bar, she had to quickly learn the ropes on her first naval deployment.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "butter bar":
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