Alpha Charlie

Alpha Charlie

A euphemistic way to refer to an "ass-chewing," a harsh or angry scolding. (When spelling something out with the NATO phonetic alphabet, the words "alpha" and "Charlie" are commonly used for the letters A and C.) The boss is totally going to give us an Alpha Charlie if he hears that we lost that big client. You dented my brand-new car while you were out joyriding with your friends? Oh, you're getting an Alpha Charlie when you get home, mister! I hear the professor gave you two an Alpha Charlie for talking during class.

See also: alpha, Charlie

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Alpha Charlie

n. a bawling out; a severe scolding. (Based on AC = ass-chewing. NATO Phonetic Alphabet.) The cop stopped me and gave me a real Alpha Charlie for speeding.

See also: alpha, Charlie

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