ten-hut
intj/tɛnˈhʌt/
Etymology Abbreviated form of attention; compare hut § Etymology 2.
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Government, Military, Politics, War US Used to bring a marching band or group of soldiers to attention.
- When the officer appeared, the sergeant brought the soldiers to attention by shouting, "Squad, ten-hut!"
- Related terms
- ten-shun, at-ten-shun