roger

¹

[ roj-er ]

interjection

1. Informal. all right; O.K.
2. message received and understood (a response to radio communications).
3. (often initial capital letter) Jolly Roger.
4. (formerly used in communications to represent the letter R. )

Roger

²

[ roj-er ]

noun

1. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “fame” and “spear.”

roger

/ ˈrɒdʒə /

interjection

1. (used in signalling, telecommunications, etc) message received Compare wilco
2. an expression of agreement

verb

1. slang.
   (of a man) to copulate (with)

Usage

The verb sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

Word History and Origins

Origin of roger¹

From the name Roger; 1945–50 roger fordef 2 where it represents r(eceived)

Word History and Origins

Origin of roger¹

C20: from the name Roger , representing R for received

Example Sentences

Nadal achieved his 22 major titles during the 'Big Three' era in which he competed with fellow greats Djokovic and Roger Federer for the sport's major prizes - and his two greatest rivals were among those keen to pay tribute to Nadal's career.

From BBC

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" as he paid tribute to his former rival before his retirement.

From BBC

Mr. Frommer changed the industry profoundly, Roger Dow, the former chief executive of the United States Travel Association, an industry group, said in an interview for this obituary in 2014.

From New York Times

Nadal's answers included the importance of saying farewell at home, the thought process leading up to his retirement announcement and that he assumed Roger Federer would be "too busy" to turn up in Malaga.

From BBC

In comparison, Roger Federer was absent from six, while Djokovic has missed just one of the past 79 Grand Slams because of injury.

From BBC