What does "Breaker Breaker" Mean?

lavadragon | 18:14 Fri 10th Aug 2007 | Word Origins

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I have heard it many a time in war films and the like in radio communication but who or what is "Breaker"? What does it mean? Sorry if this is perhaps the wrong category but i could see any that where directly relevant

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Ethel

In CB radio lingo it means break all chatter and listen because this is important.

A sort of 'breaking news' herald.

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Ethel

But I think it is also used by newcomers to a conversation wanting to 'break' in, a sort of 'excuse me', especially when they are seeking information.

martin t

*It was for relaying important information across the CB. Newcomers to a conversation always announced themselves with the phrase "On the Side" which meant they were waiting in the wings.

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