Victor Charlie

[ vik-ter chahr-lee ]

noun

, Military Slang.

1. a Vietcong or the Vietcong; the VC.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Victor Charlie¹

First recorded in 1965–70; communications code for V(iet) C(ong) ( def )

Example Sentences

“VC” became “Victor Charlie,” further diminished to “Chuck” or “Chuckie.”

From Literature

“Sometimes we call him charlie, sometimes we call him Victor Charlie, sometimes we call him Vietcong. That is, unless he sends us his business card with his full name and address on it.”

From Literature

Thunderous victor: Charlie Brooks got his first win since renewing his training licence.

From The Guardian

Anticipating history a bit, the film ends with Victor Charlie in full retreat and the good guys in control.

From Time Magazine Archive

As skilled as Victor Charlie in the deadly blindman's buff of jungle warfare, Team Two soon realized that the enemy was following its every move.

From Time Magazine Archive