(UK, historical) A senior rank of the Royal Navy, immediately outranked by the Admiral of the Fleet; abolished as a promotional rank in 1864.
(UK, historical) A senior rank of the Royal Navy, immediately outranked by the Admiral of the Fleet; abolished as a promotional rank in 1864.
Admiral of the Red means: A senior rank of the Royal Navy, immediately outranked by the Admiral of the Fleet; abolished as a promotional rank in 1864.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
Admiral of the Red means: A senior rank of the Royal Navy, immediately outranked by the Admiral of the Fleet; abolished as a promotional rank in 1864.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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(military, UK) The highest rank in the Royal Navy and other Commonwealth navies, NATO grade OF-10, currently only ceremonial.
(military rank) A high rank in the British and American Navies, NATO grade OF-9, equivalent ranks in other navies, in coast guards, etc.
(US, military, nautical, historical) a flag officer of a rank between a captain and a rear admiral, having a O7 NATO rank scale equivalency.
(US, military, nautical) A naval officer of equivalent grade or rank in the navy of other countries.
Admiral of the Red means: A senior rank of the Royal Navy, immediately outranked by the Admiral of the Fleet; abolished as a promotional rank in 1864.. Register: informal, military jargon. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(US, military, nautical) A naval officer of equivalent grade or rank in the navy of other countries, such as commodore.