An admiral is standing by a candy machine at the Naval Academy in Annapolis when he stops a plebe walking by.
- "Sailor, do you have change for a dollar?"
- "Sure, buddy," - says the plebe, rooting around his pocket.
- "That"s no way to address an officer! Now let"s try it again. Do you have change for a dollar?"
The plebe snaps to attention and barks,
- "No, sir!"
—v. (-tt-) 1 (of animal or vegetable matter) lose its original form by the chemical action of bacteria, fungi, etc.; decay.
- gradually perish or waste away (left to rot in prison).
- cause to rot, make rotten. —n. - rotting; decay.
- slang nonsense (talks rot).
- decline in standards etc. (rot set in). —int. Expressing incredulity or ridicule. [old english]
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