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

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
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