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  • noun US, military, slang A cadence or cadence call, a traditional call-and-response work song sung by military personnel while running or marching.

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After Jody, a recurring character in some traditional cadence calls.

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  • I didn't realise there was a name for this. Brings Full Metal Jacket right back to me.

    June 10, 2022