Scud

See also: scud

English

Etymology

The term comes from the NATO reporting name SS-1 Scud which was attached to the missile by Western intelligence agencies.

Proper noun

Scud

A Scud missile launcher on display

1. A Soviet-developed tactical ballistic missile.

Anagrams

• CDUs, UCSD, cuds

French

Etymology

Same as above.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /skød/, /skyd/

Proper noun

Scud m

1. a Scud missile
2. (colloquial) (figuratively) (From military slang) "Prendre un Scud" (lit. To take a Scud) is to receive a violent, sudden and possibly undeserved reprimand or verbal attack