Admiral's eighth means: The Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Admiral's eighth
(Royal Navy, _, slang, 18th century) The Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.
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#1·Apr 26, 2026Global
(Royal Navy, _, slang, 18th century) The Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.
For parents
Admiral's eighth means: The Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
Admiral's eighth means: The Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.. Register: informal, military jargon. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.
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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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