Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

11b

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: 11b
IPA

3

Scrabble Score

1

Letters

1

Syllables

1

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An infantryman.

American usage; Slang

noun

An identity card used by a national serviceman, as opposed to one used by a civilian.

Slang

noun

boron-11. The "11" should be superscript: ¹¹B.

Example Sentences

"NSmen just have to present their SAF Identity Card (commonly known as 11B), or don their uniforms at stores displaying the "We Support NS" decal."
"“This won’t happen to us,” I thought to myself. We have red passports and I have a 11B."
"Currently, upon enlistment in the SAF for national service, NSFs are required to exchange their civilian IC for a military IC, also known as the 11B."

Etymology

From the 11 basic information recorded on the identity card carried by Singaporeans in National Service.

Usage

American usage
Slang

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Military.

Questions

What does 11b mean?: An infantryman.
Where does 11b come from?: From the 11 basic information recorded on the identity card carried by Singaporeans in National Service.

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