What does "terr" mean?

An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War.

What is a synonym for "terr"?

Common synonyms include: floppy, gook.

Terr

//tɜː(ɹ)// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun

1
An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War. Rhodesia, derogatory
"As he entered the trees, he called, "Terrs left about one minute ago – in a hurry. There is abandoned equipment – no time to collect – moving east on tracks.""

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floppy gook

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"As he entered the trees, he called, "Terrs left about one minute ago – in a hurry. There is abandoned equipment – no time to collect – moving east on tracks.""

Etymology

Abbreviated form of terrorist.

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