doolie

Etymology

Origin unclear. One theory is that it originates from the word duly, as in “duly appointed [a cadet]” (part of the official acceptance). Another claims that the term is derived from Ancient Greek δοῦλος (doûlos, “slave”) + -ie. Apparently dates to the first class of the Academy, in 1955.

doolie means A first-year student at the United States Air Force Academy; a cadet freshman. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

A first-year student at the United States Air Force Academy; a cadet freshman.