cadets

Definition of cadetsnext
plural of cadet, slang
as in pimps
a man who solicits clients for a woman who is willing to engage in sexual activities for money the hooker claims she turned all her dough in to her cadet last night

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Recent Examples of cadets Kristy dreams of seeing her cadets take down the boy scouts in the big national wilderness competition, and frequently clashes with other board members who’d prefer the group emphasize fun. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026 Hunter saw the logic in Ake’s casualness, which as the head of a learning institution projects a warmth and informality that brings her down to earth for her unseasoned cadets. Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026 Even though Hawaii was not yet a state, the cadets were American citizens because they were born in Hawaii after its annexation in 1898. Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, the Academy cadets' rivalry with the War College next door is the sort of petty feud that's easy for most of us to relate to. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026 The pair started out as police cadets before they were sworn into OPD. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 But the program did not deliver as advertised, with limited aircraft, infrequent training, few mentors, and costs and completion times exceeding what was promised, leaving none of the cadets finishing within the advertised time or budget, according to the lawsuit. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025 Overby acts as a counselor for cadets and goes out of his way to seek opportunities for students after high school. Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2025 Organized by China’s PLA Army Engineering University, the event witnessed participation from cadets from China and 13 foreign countries. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
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pimps
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  • The veteran sideline reporter and member of FOX Sports’ A-Team braved the freezing temperature in Philly by swaddling herself in a capacious coat, which drew comparisons to a diverse array of notorious icons of warmth including Cruella De Ville, Jon Snow, emus, mob wives, pimps, and Ric Flair.
    Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Of the girls in that cohort, many were sold to brothels in Asia; others were shipped to pimps in Europe or married off to pedophiles abroad.
    Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Cadets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadets. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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