(British, military) The offence of refusing to answer the questions of an officer.
(British, military) The offence of refusing to answer the questions of an officer.
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(Britain) To offend by an act of unkindness or incivility.
(slang) Lack of sense or intelligence; stupidity.
(slang, US military) To deliberately disrespect a commanding officer; to be insubordinate; to disregard a lawful command.
(Britain) to be unwilling to oblige; to disappoint, to inconvenience, not to cooperate.
(slang, vulgar, North America) Immature, foolish behavior; behavior typical of a dumbass.