What does being a Jody mean?

Jody (plural Jodies) (slang) A male civilian who romances a military man’s wife or girlfriend in his absence.

Where did the term Jody come from in the military?

Originally, “Jody” was “Joe the Grinder,” and blues singers used to croon about him — a disreputable man who cuckolds prisoners and soldiers by stealing their wives and girlfriends. While he’s Joe simply because it’s a common name, the “Grinder” comes from the 19th century slang for sex.

What is the female version of a Jody?

Prominent alternative forms of Jody are Jo, Joan (#1727 IN 2018), Joane, Jodee, Jodi, Jodie, Jolyn, Jolynn, Joni, Joseph, Jude (#1509), Judee, Judi, Judie, Judith (#850) and Judy (#1533).

What do soldiers call their rifles?

Most soldiers and Marines are carrying rifles. While it would be nice if the news media would use the more exact term “rifle” when referring to rifles, they can get a pass because the civilian definition of gun does include rifles. Entertainment media needs to learn this lesson though, since troops in movies and T.V.

Are military guys cheaters?

The majority of military men don’t cheat. A lot do but if you relate that to their non-military peers I think you’ll find that the statistics aren’t that different. Without trying to justify their actions at all, there are some professions which do have higher than average incidences of cheating and divorce.

What does yellow bird mean in the military?

November 29th, 2012. The innocuous title of Kevin Powers’ debut novel The Yellow Birds is a reference to a military marching cadence. In its lyrics, as anyone who served in the military in recent decades might know, a peaceful bird is lured into a room and wantonly killed.

Who cheats more in a military relationship?

Statistically speaking, guys who have served in the military or are on active duty are twice as likely to cheat on their spouse. Thirty two percent of married veterans say they’ve had sex outside their marriage. In comparison, the number for married non-veterans is about 17 percent. Why the higher rate of infidelity?