short-timer

      English

      Noun

      short-timer (plural short-timers)

      1. (military) A soldier during the Vietnam war who had less than two months to serve.
      2. (military) A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.
      3. (colloquial) An employee who has given notice of their intent to leave.

      References

      [1]Tour of Duty, Episode #18, "The Short-Timer"
      [2]Glossary of Military Terms & Slang from the Vietnam War

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