roger

interjection

rog·​er ˈrä-jər 

—used especially in radio and signaling to indicate that a message has been received and understood

roger transitive verb

Word History

Etymology

from Roger, former communications code word for the letter r

First Known Use

circa 1941, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

roger

interjection

rog·​er ˈräj-ər 

—used especially in radio and signaling to say that a message has been received and understood