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ten-hut

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /tɛnˈhʌt/

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intj

Meaning 1

Used to bring a marching band or group of soldiers to attention.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government, military, politics, war

Examples

  • When the officer appeared, the sergeant brought the soldiers to attention by shouting, "Squad, ten-hut!"

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Abbreviated form of attention; compare hut § Etymology 2.