Woctorとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

Blend of warrant officer +‎ doctor, coined informally in U.S. Air Force communities after the 2024 reinstatement of warrant officers.

発音

• (General American) IPA: /ˈwɑktəɹ/
• 韻: -ɒktə(ɹ)
• ハイフネーション: Woc‧tor

名詞

Woctor (plural Woctors)

1. (informal, US military slang) A nickname for a U.S. Air Force warrant officer, emphasizing their role as highly trusted technical experts who diagnose and solve complex technical problems.

   If the network goes down, call a Woctor—they’ll figure it out.

   Our squadron just got its first Chief Woctor last month.

使用する際の注意点

• The term is used humorously and informally within some Air Force circles.
• A senior warrant officer may be referred to as a "Chief Woctor".