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The Devil Dog Dictionary: An Unofficial Guide to Words and Expressions of the United States Marine Corps
Hardcover
Dictionaries & EncyclopediasArmed Forces
Publisher Price: $21.95
Publisher: John Burke
Published: Nov 10 2025
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Reviewed in the July 2026 issue of U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings and added to the Commandant's Library (Entry #1144), The Devil Dog Dictionary unlocks the colorful, raw and salty language of the Corps - from classic slang like pogey bait and scuttlebutt to combat-tested acronyms and phrases only a Marine could love (or survive).
Whether you're a Devil Dog looking to relive your days in the fleet, a family member trying to decode Marine-speak or a history buff fascinated by military culture, this compact guide is your pass to the barracks, the field and beyond.
Inside you'll find:- Hundreds of authentic Marine Corps terms and expressions, from salty to sacred
- Historical notes and insider context that show how these words were forged
- A tribute to the unmatched esprit de corps of the United States Marine Corps
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