doolie

[ doo-lee ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a first-year cadet in the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of doolie¹

Origin uncertain

Example Sentences

"The government knew what they were doing when they caused that spill," said Doolie Smith, 46, a bartender at Avalanche Brewing in Silverton.

From Los Angeles Times

He was insensible till we lifted him into the doolie at eight o'clock yesterday evening, when the motion seemed to rouse him a little, and he just opened his eyes; and each time we changed bearers he has had a little ice between his lips, and a drink of lime juice and water with a dash of brandy in it.

From Project Gutenberg

Her cattle survived, as did her Pomeranian, Doolie.

From Reuters

The world is When a "doolie," a first-year man at the U.S.

From Time Magazine Archive

Air Force Academy, is braced by an upperclassman, he sucks in his gut, throws out his chest and brays: "Sir, a doolie is that insignificant whose rank is measured in negative units, one whose potential for learning is unlimited."

From Time Magazine Archive