History - 49th A.I.B. - Company 'C'
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T O R O N T O     "C"     S L A N G

SNOW JOB Using words so formed as to confuse, bewilder and fascinate the recipricant of said words in such a way to obtain such things as cash, passes, cameras, pistols or a woman.
CROCK OUT A term used when one is preparing to get plenty of sleep.
THE DIPPER Pertaining to the next move, or the latest bit of information passed down from BTN. or HDQS!
HANDE HOCH German.--which means "hands up." Used extensively on our missions in Germany. Has become more or less of a by-line between the fellows when they are joshing.
JABONIE A person (GI) who has done something which isn't or shouldn't be done in the Army. It usually results in a little extra curicular activity for the 'Jabonie.'
YOU'RE HURTING An adjective describing the conditions or state the principal involved is about to enter because of a laxity in his duty or a wrong doing.
BEAUCOUPS French. --meaning much, many or bunches of anything, or in other words more than the quantity needed to satisfy; such as beer, women, etc. women.
BUNCHES OF See Beaucoups.
THAT'S IT Phrase used by GI's of this outfit when making a final decision on what they want to do or deciding what is tops. for example: Two GI's with nothing to do see Albie Myers roll up with a truck load of beef only two words are said and they have decided what is to occur the rest of the evening.
LETS GO These two words have been haunting members of "Toronto" C since training days in Camp Polk. It is the key word to our every day life. Each morning, and a thousand times a day, these words ring in our ears meaning one thing duty on the double.
I FEEL FOR YOU A bit of sarcasm use to razz another GI of his sad state.
COMING IN WEAK Another way of expressing sympathy for a fellow. for example. One GI asks another, "Loan me five bucks till payday." Reply. "I hear you talking but you're coming in weak." Result. No loan.
TALK TO ME Very common in this outfit especially at this time. Has to do with the always popular rumors. A common. translation would be, 'What's new.'
RUMOR MONGER A man who goofs off (reference), to get extra latrine duty so he can hear all of the latest rumors which he immediately capitalizes on, and after adding his official opinion pass it on as he thinks it should be passed.
GIVE ME FIVE A carryover from jitterbug days meaning 'shake hands.'
BUDDIES Not at all what the word implies. Our version is sarcasm, giving the feeling of being on the receiving end of a raw deal by one of your comrades.
HOT POOP The latest information out for the first time pertaining to most anything on regulations or movements.

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EAGER BEAVER

One who has turned to the GI side of life in order to attain rank or favors. An eager beaver usually has to be a 'snow' artist also. (See snow job.)
GOOD DEAL

Very common in all branches of the Service meaning anything that has happened to a GI in his favor.
A JOHN'S A JOHN This wee bit of slang, it is said, originated in this organization. Often used in lieu of Jabonie, Character, etc.
CAN'T SEE IT A group of words so conceived to elucidate the feeling of disbelief of a situation, or in other words just disagreeing.
OH? MY BACK Expression of amazement, surprise, disgust, astonishment, contempt or that an unjust burden is being placed upon the individual.
PARKS A Division word referring to vehicle maintenance, cleaning of weapons and personal cleanliness.
KNOCK OUT A 'K' Referring mainly to 'K' rations but used extensively in other circumstances. The final meaning is to finish what is going on at that time.
HIT THE F SACK Term common in garrison life which took on new meaning at Rheims when we were issued our sleeping bags (See 'crock out.')
STACKED Used to express a belief that a body either man or woman is properly accentuated.
GOING STRAIGHT As criminal as it may sound it is just a little slang picked up through numerous discussions on the PTO; meaning to go to China, via Suez Canal.
WISE TOJY A mixture of previously mentioned, John, Jabonie, character, etc.
KAPUT It is European and used extensively. The meaning is broken or wasted.
LITTLE SOLDIERS Expression used by our former 1st/Sgt. meaning --. move brother and fast.
GOOF OFF A word very similar to goldbrick. Doing nothing but outwardly actually looking industrious and busy.

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