Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hot extraction

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.78 in modern English

Syllables
hot ex-trac-tion
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of rescuing a friend or colleague from an awkward situation, such as an unsuccessful date.

Slang

Etymology

See hot (“under fire”).

Usage

Questions

What does hot extraction mean?
The extraction of military forces by longer-range vehicles (helicopter, boat, armoured personnel carrier) whilst under fire from enemy forces.
Where does hot extraction come from?
See hot (“under fire”).

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