Scud

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English

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Etymology

The term comes from the NATO reporting name SS-1 Scud which was attached to the missile by Western intelligence agencies.

Proper noun

Scud

A Scud missile launcher on display
  1. A Soviet-developed tactical ballistic missile.

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French

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Etymology

Same as above.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Scud m

  1. a Scud missile
  2. (colloquial) (figuratively) (From military slang) "Prendre un Scud" (lit. To take a Scud) is to receive a violent, sudden and possibly undeserved reprimand or verbal attack