Definitions for AWOL
AWOL
AWOL
Spelling: [pronounced as initials or ey-wawl, ey-wol]
IPA: /pronounced as initials or ˈeɪ wɔl, ˈeɪ wɒl/
Awol is a 4 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.
You can make 26 anagrams from letters in AWOL (alow).
Definitions for AWOL
noun
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a soldier or other military person who is absent from duty without leave.
Idioms
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go AWOL,
to depart from military duty without leave.
to absent oneself without explanation.
adjective, adverb
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away from military duties without permission, but without the intention of deserting.
Origin of AWOL
1915-20; A(bsent) W(ith)o(ut) L(eave)
Examples for AWOL
During a moment of crisis, Mohammed Morsi was AWOL, sending the wrong signal to Americans and Egyptians alike.