sarge
word
/ˈsɑɹdʒ/
sahrj
/sˈɑːdʒ/
sahrj
Definition
An informal, shortened way to say 'sergeant,' especially when speaking to or about a police or military sergeant. It is casual and speech-like rather than formal.
Usage & Nuances
Common in spoken American English and in movies or TV with military or police settings. Usually used as a form of address ('Morning, Sarge') or a casual label; avoid it in formal writing, where 'sergeant' is better. Tone can sound friendly, rough, or stereotypically tough depending on context.
Spanish: sargento (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): sargento (informal)Portuguese (PT): sargento (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 中士（非正式称呼）Chinese (Traditional): 中士（非正式稱呼）Hindi: सार्जेंट (अनौपचारिक संबोधन)Arabic: رقيب (نداء غير رسمي)Bengali: সার্জ (অনানুষ্ঠানিক)Russian: серж (разг.)Japanese: サージ (くだけた言い方)Vietnamese: Sarge (cách nói thân mật của 'sergeant')Korean: 사즈 (비격식)Turkish: Sarge (gayriresmî)Urdu: سارج (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: Sarge (bentuk tidak resmi dari 'sergeant')
Example Sentences
The new officer said, "Yes, Sarge."
basic
Sarge told us to wait here.
basic
I saw Sarge in the hall this morning.
basic
Hey, Sarge, got a minute?
natural
Nobody wants to make Sarge angry before inspection.
natural
Relax, Sarge was only joking.
natural