short-timer
noun1
Government, Military, Politics, War US, Historical, Slang A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve.
- Almost every Marine in Viet Nam carries a short-timer’s calendar of his tour of duty—the usual 365 days—plus a bonus of 20 days for being a Marine.1979, Gustav Hasford, The Short-Timers, New York: Bantam Books, published 1980, →ISBN, page 45:
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Government, Military, Politics, War A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.
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Colloquial An employee who has given notice of their intent to leave.
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Colloquial The customer of a prostitute.