Abbreviations used in this list:

abbr. abbreviation

ad. adoption

adj. adjective

cont. contraction

der. derived from

n noun

phr. phrase

v verb

Gaf	n sl.	Garrison cinema or movie theatre.
Gaiter elastics		Smarter alternative to tucking the bottom of one’s uniform trouser legs into the gaiters. A practice outlawed and punishable, although largely accepted.
Gaiter weights		Weights, usually of lead, threaded and tied in a circle and inserted into the bottom of each trouser leg to keep them straight when worn with gaiters. Although adding to the smartness of one’s appearance in uniform the practice was outlawed and punishable, although largely accepted.
Gash	n sl.	1. That which is spare, surplus to issue or requirements. 2. Of no importance.
Gated		Minor punishment confining the miscreant to camp, with the added inconvenience of having to report to and sign in at the Guardroom at periodic intervals.
Get a grip	phr.	An injunction to improve one’s performance in some endeavour or understanding.
Get a leg over		Have sex.
Get the bullet		Receive severe punishment.
Get some in		‘Get some service in’, expressed by old soldiers to those with less service.
Getting a grip		Uplifting one’s personal efficiency.
Getting on my wick		Annoying me.
G-flog		Good conduct stripe, awarded after two years service.
Globe		Name given to all garrison cinemas operated by the AKC (Army Kinema Corporation).
Gnashers		Teeth.
Gobbling rods		See ‘Eating Irons’.
GOC’s		Annual parade, followed by an inspection of absolutely everything, conducted by the GOC (General Officer Commanding) and his Staff on all Units in his Command. Requiring much bullshit, and the cause of fear and trepidation amongst the ranks. Very much a “Take ‘is name Sar’nt Major!” occasion. Copious helpings of best quality food served in the cookhouse to allay the possibility of squadies responding: “Yes Sir” to the question: “Any complaints?”
God Botherer		Man of the cloth, Padre.
Gong	n sl.	Medal.
Gonk	v sl.	Sleep.
Goolies		Balls or bollocks.
GPMG		General Purpose Machine Gun.
Gripping		See ‘Bollocking’.
Grot	n sl.	1. An inferior person. 2. A person of low morals.
Grotty	v sl.	A state of being dirty and, hence, grubby.
Grovel	v	1. To abase one’s self. 2. Smart kit or turn-out.
Gun-fire		A traditional brew of strong tea generously laced with rum, served by the officers and senior NCOs to troops in camp on Christmas morning.
Gunge		Dirt.
Gungey		Dirty.
Gyppo	n sl.	Gravy (1948).