Ten-hut

//tɛnˈhʌt// intj

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Intj
  1. 1
    Used to bring a marching band or group of soldiers to attention. US

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

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

Etymology

Abbreviated form of attention; compare hut § Etymology 2.

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